Tracheostomy tube

The invention relates to a tracheostomy tube which allows for speech. The tracheostomy tube comprises three channels; a respiratory channel 20 through which ventilation air (40, Fig 2) may be passed, a cuff inflation channel 30 through which air may be passed to inflate a cuff 20 provided at a distal end of the tube, and a phonation channel 1 which may be used to provide the patient with the airflow (50, Fig 2) necessary for speech. The phonation channel 1 is preferably in communication with fenestrations 5 provided proximal of the cuff 20 and opening toward the throat. A phonation unit may be connected to the proximal end of the phonation channel 1, the phonation unit preferably comprising a moistener, humidifier, heater and/or a UV light source for conditioning and/or sterilizing the airflow introduced into the phonation channel. A method of manufacturing a tracheostomy tube of this sort, as well as the use of such a tracheostomy tube for artificial respiration of a patient, are also provided.