Abstract: A nasal airway in a preferred embodiment includes a tubular housing and an airway tube which in the storage position is received at least partially within the tubular housing and in a second position projects outwardly therefrom. The airway tube may have one or more auxiliary openings disposed between the ends thereof. A first closure may close the end of the tubular housing to which the airway tube may be secured and a second closure may close the other end. A blade or the like for performing a tracheostomy may be associated with the second closure. A tracheostomy tube and associated cannula are provided. The multipurpose nasal airway may also be provided with writing equipment such as a reservoir of ink and associated discharge point or a flashlight or other independently useful article.