Windpipe

Synonyms Lat. = trachea; function trachea, anatomy trachea Definition Together with the bronchi and lungs, the trachea is one of the lower airways and connects the nasopharynx with the lungs. The windpipe is located in the throat below the larynx and in the thorax. Breathing air makes its way from the nasal cavity via the … Windpipe

Pain of the windpipe | Windpipe

Pain of the windpipe Tracheal pain can have many different causes. One of the most common causes is inflammation of the airways. In the case of pain in the area of the trachea, the inflammation is most likely to be located in the area of the throat, larynx or upper trachea. Possible pathogens are viruses, … Pain of the windpipe | Windpipe

The tracheotomy | Windpipe

The tracheotomy A tracheotomy is an artificial opening of the windpipe. A kind of tube/cannula is then inserted into this opening, which connects the trachea with the outside world and keeps the incision open. This tube, which directs the air through the incision in the trachea into the lungs, is called a “tracheostoma” in medical … The tracheotomy | Windpipe