Is a bacterial infection of the trachea; also known as bacterial tracheitis or acute bacterial tracheitis.
Inflammation of the trachea due to an infection.
Inflammation of the trachea, usually secondary to bacterial or viral infection in the nose or throat. Tracheitis causes soreness in the chest and a painful cough and is often associated with bronchitis. In babies it can cause asphyxia, particularly in ‘diphtheria. Treatment includes appropriate antibacterial drugs, humidification of the inhaled air or oxygen, and mild sedation to relieve exhaustion due to persistant coughing.
Inflammation of the trachea. It may occur along with bronchitis, or independently, due to similar causes. It is usually caused by a viral infection, but occasionally it may have a bacterial cause, which is more dangerous as the patient produces large amount of thick, sticky sputum which may block the airway causing respiratory failure and collapse. Treatment is by insertion of an endotracheal tube under general anaesthesia, removing the secretions and using high-dose antibiotics.
Inflammation of the trachea most often caused by infection. It may be acute or chronic and may be associated with bronchitis and laryngitis.
Tracheitis, characterized by inflammation of the trachea (windpipe), is typically instigated by a viral infection and can be exacerbated by inhaled irritants, particularly tobacco smoke. Often, it accompanies laryngitis and bronchitis, forming a condition referred to as laryngotracheobronchitis.
Symptoms encompass a dry, painful cough and hoarseness. In the majority of instances, treatment is unnecessary.
Inflammation of the windpipe, often felt as a “raw” sensation in the chest during a cold or the initial stages of bronchitis, also referred to as trachitis.