The tube that connects the mouth and nose to the lungs is called as the Trachea, and the air we breathe goes in and out of the lungs through it. Trachea is placed in front of the oesophagus and it car..
The tube that connects the mouth and nose to the lungs is called as the Trachea, and the air we breathe goes in and out of the lungs through it. Trachea is placed in front of the oesophagus and it carries the food down from the mouth. It is about 5 - 6 inches long and consists of fibrous tissue rings. Tracheal Cancer is known as the cancer of the windpipe. There are different kinds of Tracheal Cancer, and squamous cell carcinoma is the most common among them. This particular kind of cancer basically happens because of smoking, but the reasons for other kinds of Tracheal Cancer are still unknown.
While these symptoms may be due to some other infections too, it is always recommended to check for Tracheal Cancer. The common symptoms of Tracheal Cancer include:
- Difficulty in breathing/ breathlessness.
- A dry cough.
- Hoarse voice.
- Discomfort in swallowing.
- Recurrent chest infection, fever, and chills.
- Coughing blood.
- Wheezing.
The causes of this disease are not known as such but smoking is its most apparent cause.
The prime risk factors include:
- Disturbed functioning of the body.
- Smoking.
- Slow movement.
To prevent the occurrence of Tracheal Cancer, there are some things to take care of:
- Avoiding tobacco use.
- Consuming healthy diet.
- Wearing surgical masks while working in high-risk environments.
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