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Tracheitis — (also known as Bacterial tracheitis or Acute bacterial tracheitis ) is a bacterial infection of the trachea and is capable of producing airway obstruction.One of the most common causes is Staphylococcus aureus and often follows a recent viral… … Wikipedia
tracheitis — /tray kee uy tis/, n. Pathol. inflammation of the trachea. [1835 45; TRACHE(A) + ITIS] * * * Inflammation and infection of the trachea. Inhaled irritants can injure the tracheal lining and increase the chance of infection (bacterial or viral).… … Universalium
tracheitis — Inflammation of the mucous membrane of the trachea. SYN: trachitis. [trachea + G. itis, inflammation] * * * tra·che·itis .trā kē īt əs n inflammation of the trachea * * * n. inflammation of the trachea, usually sec … Medical dictionary
tracheitis — n. inflammation of the trachea, usually secondary to bacterial or viral infection in the nose or throat. Tracheitis causes soreness in the chest and a painful cough and is often associated with bronchitis. In babies it can cause asphyxia,… … The new mediacal dictionary
bacterial croup — see under tracheitis … Medical dictionary
Croup — also refers to the rump of a quadruped and the crop of a bird. For the work of a casino employee, see croupier. Croup Classification and external resources The steeple sign as seen on an AP neck X ray of a c … Wikipedia
membranous croup — pseudomembranous croup bacterial tracheitis … Medical dictionary
ICD-10 Chapter X: Diseases of the respiratory system — International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems 10th Revision Chapter Blocks Title I A00–B99 Certain infectious and parasitic diseases II C00–D48 Neoplasms III D50–D89 Diseases of the blood and blood forming… … Wikipedia
Sinusitis — Classification and external resources Left sided maxillar sinusitis marked by an arrow. Note the absence of the air transparency indicating the presence of fluid in contrast to the other side. ICD 10 … Wikipedia
Pharyngitis — Classification and external resources Inflammed oropharynx: swollen and red. ICD 10 J … Wikipedia
