Tumors that arise in the trachea (called primary tracheal tumors) and bronchi are very rare. Tracheal Tumor has been our special area of expertise for over a decade and we have performed all kind of resections for this disease. These tumors are often misdiagnosed as Asthma and treated accordingly, delaying the diagnosis. Tracheal cancer starts in the windpipe (trachea).
It’s rare, and the exact cause isn’t known. Smoking is linked to the most common type of tracheal cancer called squamous cell cancer but doesn’t cause other types. Symptoms of tracheal cancer include: a dry cough breathlessness a hoarse voice difficulty swallowing recurring fevers, chills and chest infections coughing up blood wheezing or noisy breathing In this video, introduction and symptoms of tracheal cancer are illustrated. What are the other symptoms by which tracheal cancer can be diagnosed?
