The trachea is a tube-like structure in the neck and upper chest. It stretches from the larynx, or voice box, to the bronchi and transports air to and from the lungs when a person breathes. When a ...
Cancer of the trachea affects the tube connecting the mouth and nose to the lungs. It is a rare form of cancer without a specific known cause. Tracheal cancers are classified as primary and secondary ...