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tracheitisInflammation and infection of the trachea. Inhaled irritants can injure the tracheal lining and increase the chance of infection (bacterial or viral). Acute infections, usually bacterial, produce fever, fatigue, and swelling of the tracheal lining but generally do no great damage. Chronic infections, promoted by irritants such as heavy smoking and alcohol abuse, cause progressive tissue degeneration and scarring. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Giles: I was once involved in a study in which we tried to determine if we could reduce the rate of tracheitis in tracheotomized children by treating the surface of their tubes. Diary instructions below the question stated: "Were any of the following conditions present today: a cold, sore throat, fever, doctor-diagnosed flu, doctor-diagnosed respiratory infection (pneumonia, bronchitis, croup, pharyngitis, laryngitis, tracheitis, middle ear infection, upper respiratory tract infection, or sinus infection)? Many studies have now shown increased risks of bronchiolitis, tracheitis, bronchitis, and pneumonia in children from smoking families. |
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