6 Questions
What is the commonest cause of tracheal narrowing?
Viral tracheobronchitis
Which condition usually occurs in elderly men and is associated with chronic obstructive airways disease?
Saber-sheath trachea
What may cause fibrosis and chronic tracheal stenosis, as mentioned in the text?
Tuberculosis
Which disease can cause both tracheal and bronchial stenosis according to the text?
Wegener's granulomatosis
What type of tumors are mostly associated with the trachea according to the text?
Squamous cell carcinoma
What condition narrows only the intrathoracic part of the trachea from side to side?
Saber-sheath trachea
Test your knowledge on the various causes of tracheal narrowing, including extrinsic masses, mediastinal fibrosis, and intrinsic abnormalities of the tracheal wall. Learn about common conditions like laryngotracheobronchitis, croup, pyogenic bacteria, tuberculosis, and fibrosing mediastinitis.
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