Question 1

how large is the human trachea?

Accepted Answer

Trachea: Varies. Do you mean by weight or length or diameter or what.

Question 2

which system is the trachea a part of?

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Trachea is part of: the Respiratory system .  It forms branches  or bronchi into the lung tissue  or alveoli  to enable gas exchange.

Question 3

how long can someone live with a trachea?

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: Your post is bizarre. Every normal person has a trachea and lives with it until they die, usually from natural causes.  Perhaps you were trying to post about something else. You are welcome to start over.

Question 4

i have a deviated trachea.  should i be worried?

Accepted Answer

Needs exam: Do you have a thyroid problem??
The thyroid gland is often larger on one side than the other or a thyroid nodule may be causing the tracheal deviation!  An ordinary physical exam can determine the above...if negative a chest x ray is indicated!

Hope this helps
Dr Z

Question 5

does anyone know why the trachea shifts in a pneumonthorax?

Accepted Answer

Pressure: The high pressure that is produced when air gets into pleural space is so great, that it pushes the trachea to the other side.

Question 6

is it normal for the trachea to move side to side with a crepitus feeling if palpated?  there's no pain associated with it. do i need to worry?

Accepted Answer

NO: the trachea is slightly mobile and can be palpated and moved from side to side.

Question 7

does a tear on the trachea require surgery?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It is quite difficult to tear a trachea because it is both tough and protected.  A fear would allow all kinds of the wrong things directly into your airway and would require surgical repair.

Question 8

how long is the trachea?

Accepted Answer

See below: average length is somewhere around 5-6 inches

Question 9

what does the trachea do?

Accepted Answer

See below: The trachea is the main airway that connects the upper respiratory system to the lungs.  It is what allows us to deliver oxygen from our mouth and nose to the lungs and what allows us to deliver carbon dioxide out of our bodies.

Question 10

where is the trachea located?

Accepted Answer

Trachea: The trachea goes from the voice box down to the lungs.

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