Tracheitis is an inflammation of the trachea. Although the trachea is usually considered part of the lower respiratory tract, in ICD-10 tracheitis is classified under `Acute upper respiratory infections`. ==Bacterial tracheitis== Bacterial tracheitis is a bacterial infection of the trachea and is capable of producing airway obstruction. One of t..... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tracheitis
inflammation and infection of the trachea (windpipe). Most conditions that affect the trachea are bacterial or viral infections, although irritants ... Found on http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/t/68
(tra″ke-i´tis) inflammation of the trachea. bacterial tracheitis an acute crouplike bacterial infection of the upper airway in children, with coughing and high fever. Called also bacterial, membranous, or pseudomembranous croup. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21001