Human Trachea
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Introduction
Upper respiratory tract infections affect the airways in the nose, ears, and throat.
The infections can be caused by viruses, bacteria, or other microscopic organisms. In most cases, these infections lead to colds or mild influenza (flu) and are temporary and harmless. In rare cases, flu can be severe, or the infections may turn into pneumonia.
Organisms that cause these upper respiratory tract infections ...
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Sickle Cell Disease: Complications
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...main airwayIt is 2 cm or more away from the ridge (the carina) at the lowest part of the windpipe (trachea)It has invaded the pleuraIt is associated with collapsed lung tissue (atelectasis) or... Read more »Eating Disorders: Complications of Bulimia
...common. The esophagus connects the nose and mouth with the stomach. The epiglottis folds over the trachea when a swallow occurs, to prevent the swallowed substance from being inhaled into the... Read more »Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease: Introduction
...a person inhales, air travels through the following pathways into the lungs:Air is carried from the trachea (the windpipe) into the lung through flexible airways called bronchi.Like the branches... Read more »Pneumonia: Introduction
...There are several parts to each lung.When a person takes a breath (inhales), the air travels from the trachea (windpipe) into the lung through the main bronchus, which branches into tiny flexible... Read more »Images
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