Neuroendocrine cells in the larynx and trachea, which make up the passageway from the mouth to the lungs, can sense water and acid passing through, a team reports in the April 19 Science.

The trachea is a tube-like passage that runs down the neck and upper chest, carrying air to and from the lungs. Learn more about the trachea here.

The two animals had similar fates. Experts reveal disturbing cause of unexpected deaths of two washed-up creatures: 'Fluid ...

T reating collapsing trachea in dogs can be a daunting prospect for owners. Tracheal collapse occurs when the windpipe becomes flattened and the airflow in and out of the lungs is obstructed. The ...

When a mouthful of water goes down the wrong pipe – heading toward a healthy person’s lungs instead of their gut – they start coughing uncontrollably. That’s because their upper airway senses the ...

Healthy lungs carry oxygen from the trachea through the bronchial tubes to the alveoli, before oxygen is sent throughout the body. Smoking disrupts this process.

Understanding how drug delivery systems distribute in vivo remains a major challenge in developing nanomedicines. Especially ...

Huntsman Cancer Institute’s Lung Cancers Program provides comprehensive, compassionate, state-of-the-art care for people with thoracic cancers, including the lungs, chest wall, and trachea. Our ...

COVID-19 is a serious respiratory disease, but how does it really affect your lungs if you get infected? Here’s what coronavirus can do to your lungs in mild-to-moderate, severe, and critical cases.

YOUR LUNGS POWER a workout, filter out invaders, and work for you 24/7—unless germs, pollutants, bad luck, or our own neglect gets in the way. Take a deep breath and discover how to help them ...

Treating collapsing trachea in dogs can be a daunting prospect for owners. Tracheal collapse occurs when the windpipe becomes flattened and the airflow in and out of the lungs is obstructed.