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Results 1 - 10 of 68 for Trachea
  1. Tracheostomy 
    ... create an opening through the neck into the trachea (windpipe). A tube is most often placed through ... rings that form the outer wall of the trachea. The surgeon creates an opening into the trachea ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002955.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Blockage of upper airway 
    ... airway that can be affected are the windpipe (trachea), voice box (larynx), or throat (pharynx). ... including: Allergic reactions in which swelling of the trachea or throat in response to bee sting, peanuts, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000067.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Vascular ring 
    ... which encircles and presses down on the windpipe (trachea) and esophagus. Several different types of vascular ring ... types, the vascular ring only partially encircles the trachea and esophagus, but it still can cause symptoms.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007318.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Laryngectomy 
    ... surgeon will then make an opening in your trachea and a hole in front of your neck. Your trachea will be attached to this hole. The hole ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007398.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Tracheoesophageal fistula repair - series (image) 
    The trachea and esophagus run next to each other through the chest cavity. The esophagus connects to the stomach, ... carries food and saliva to the stomach. The trachea connects to the lungs and carries air to ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100103_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Tracheitis 
    Tracheitis is a bacterial infection of the windpipe (trachea). ... young children. This may be due to their tracheas being smaller and more easily blocked by swelling.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000988.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Tracheomalacia - congenital 
    ... and floppiness of the walls of the windpipe (trachea). Congenital means it is present at birth. Acquired ... Instead of being rigid, the walls of the trachea are floppy. Because the windpipe is the main ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001084.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Tracheostomy - series (image) 
    The trachea, or windpipe, carries air from the larynx to the bronchi and lungs. ... apnea Congenital (inherited) abnormality of the larynx or trachea Severe neck or mouth injuries Inhalation of corrosive ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100043_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Pneumomediastinum 
    ... connects the mouth and stomach) Tearing of the trachea (windpipe) Use of a breathing machine (ventilator) Use ... and to help diagnose a hole in the trachea or esophagus. When examined, sometimes the person can ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000084.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Tracheal rupture 
    ... is a tear or break in the windpipe (trachea) or bronchial tubes, the major airways leading to ... gunshot wound or automobile accident Injuries to the trachea or bronchi also may occur during medical procedures ( ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001092.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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