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How long is the trachea?

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Dr. Michael Sanders answered

Specializes in Pulmonology

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

Dr Fowler and 5 doctors agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

How long is the trachea?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael Sanders answered

Dr Fowler and 5 doctors agreed

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