{"product_id":"2940154429235","title":"Inflamed Trachea, (Tracheitis) A Simple Guide To The Condition, Diagnosis, Treatment And Related Conditions","description":"\u003cp\u003eInflamed Trachea (Tracheitis) is an acute medical disorder that causes inflammation and infection of the trachea (windpipe) that leads to the lungs.\u003cbr\u003eThe mucous membranes of the windpipe becomes inflamed from bacterial or viral infection or irritated by fumes and dust in the air leading to swelling of the tracheal mucosa with excess mucous discharge inducing narrowing of the air passages.\u003cbr\u003eBecause of the congestion of the windpipe there is difficulty in breathing and insufficient oxygen to the body thus posing a danger to the patient's life.\u003cbr\u003eThe most frequent cause of tracheitis is a bacterial infection.\u003cbr\u003eBacterial tracheitis is a bacterial infection that can develop in the trachea.\u003cbr\u003eMost cases of it occur in young children, following an upper respiratory tract infection URTI).\u003cbr\u003eQuick treatment is important to lowering the risk of life-threatening complications\u003cbr\u003eIt affects mostly young children.\u003cbr\u003eThis may be because their tracheas are smaller and more easily blocked by swelling\u003cbr\u003eFollowing an URTI, bacteria can more easily invade the child’s trachea.\u003cbr\u003eThis can cause infection, inflammation, and rapid swelling.\u003cbr\u003eBecause of the small size and position of the child’s trachea, even mild swelling can quickly block their airway.\u003cbr\u003eEven though bacterial tracheitis can also affect adults, it tends to develop more slowly in them.\u003cbr\u003eSymptoms are:\u003cbr\u003e1. High fever\u003cbr\u003e2. Deep severe cough (similar to that caused by croup)\u003cbr\u003e3. Difficulty breathing – may need emergency treatment\u003cbr\u003e4. Wheezing\u003cbr\u003e5. Nasal flaring\u003cbr\u003e6. Cyanosis, a blue tinge to their skin – may need emergency treatment\u003cbr\u003e7. Retro-sternal pain or discomfort (breastbone pain)\u003cbr\u003e8. Sore throat\u003cbr\u003e9. Hoarse voice\u003cbr\u003e10. Painful swallowing\u003cbr\u003eThere is dry, painful cough that is deep and bark-like in nature.\u003cbr\u003eThe child’s doctor will do a physical exam and listen to the child's lungs for symptoms of respiratory distress.\u003cbr\u003eThe muscles between the ribs may pull in as the child tries to breathe.\u003cbr\u003eThis is called inter-costal retractions.\u003cbr\u003eTests that may be done to diagnose this condition include:\u003cbr\u003e1. Blood oxygen level\u003cbr\u003e2. A nasopharyngeal culture, which is a sample of secretions from the uppermost part of the child’s throat to test if bacteria are present.\u003cbr\u003e3. A tracheal culture, which is a sample of secretions from the child’s trachea.\u003cbr\u003e4. An X-ray of the child’s airways to see if any inflammation, swelling, or infection exists.\u003cbr\u003e5. Tracheoscopy (endoscopy), to view the throat using a thin tube with a camera.\u003cbr\u003eConventional treatment for tracheitis may consist of simple measures such as\u003cbr\u003ea. getting plenty of rest,\u003cbr\u003eb. drinking lots of fluids,\u003cbr\u003ec. avoiding smoke and fumes,\u003cbr\u003ed. getting a prescription for a cough syrup.\u003cbr\u003eThe child’s doctor will give them antibiotics to kill the bacteria causing their infection.\u003cbr\u003eThey will likely administer these drugs intravenously.\u003cbr\u003eThe child’s doctor will also focus on clearing the child’s airway.\u003cbr\u003eThe child often needs to have a tube placed into the airways to help with breathing.\u003cbr\u003eThey may require placing an endotracheal tube into the child’s trachea to make them breathe.\u003cbr\u003eWhen the tube is positioned, the child’s doctor will connect it a ventilator.\u003cbr\u003eThis can help improve the child’s lung function while they recover from their infection.\u003cbr\u003eThe intensive care team will closely monitor the child's breathing and use oxygen, if needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTABLE OF CONTENT\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction\u003cbr\u003eChapter 1 Inflamed Trachea (Tracheitis)\u003cbr\u003eChapter 2 Causes\u003cbr\u003eChapter 3 Symptoms\u003cbr\u003eChapter 4 Diagnosis\u003cbr\u003eChapter 5 Treatment\u003cbr\u003eChapter 6 Prognosis\u003cbr\u003eChapter 7 Laryngitis\u003cbr\u003eChapter 8 Croup\u003cbr\u003eEpilogue\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kenneth Kee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47103593283824,"sku":"2940154429235","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940154429235_p0.jpg?v=1764067672","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940154429235","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}