La tracheitis designates a inflammation of the lining of the trachea. The trachea is an organ that is part of the respiratory system. Having the appearance of a tube a few centimeters long, it begins at the level of the larynx and descends to the bronchi. Its main role is to carry the air that enters through the mouth to the lungs. Sometimes the trachea swells slightly, this is called tracheitis. Although annoying, it is a benign pathology which usually does not cause any complications. The treatment to follow depends on the underlying cause.

Description

The trachea is an organ that plays an important role in breathing. Indeed, it conducts the outside air towards the bronchi. Yet the trachea is a quiet worker, so much so that one might wonder if it really exists. Until its wall is inflamed. Tracheitis can be worrying for the patient because he feels an unpleasant sensation, pain that makes him cough, prevents him from sleeping and breathing properly. There are two types of tracheitis: acute tracheitis (transient inflammation that heals in a few days or weeks) and the chronic tracheitis (inflammation that lasts over time, longer to treat).

Causes

Tracheitis can be caused by ENT infection of viral origin such as a bronchitis, the laryngitis, the pharyngite or a nasopharyngitis (common cold). More rarely, the infection responsible for tracheitis can be caused by bacteria.

Other causes are likely to lead to tracheitis, including allergies due for example to pollen (especially in spring), inhaling chlorine vapors, smoke from cigarette, dust or other harmful substances, Pollution urban …