a procedure to help air and oxygen reach the lungs by creating an opening into the trachea (windpipe) from outside the neck.

A bronchoscope is a device used to see the inside of the airways and lungs.

Hypoxia is low levels of oxygen in your body tissues.

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Respiratory

The respiratory system is the network of organs and tissues that help you breat

Question	Answer
tracheostomy	a procedure to help air and oxygen reach the lungs by creating an opening into the trachea (windpipe) from outside the neck.
bronchoscope	A bronchoscope is a device used to see the inside of the airways and lungs.
hypoxia	Hypoxia is low levels of oxygen in your body tissues.
adenoidectomy	adenoid removal