Trachea the larynx and then the pharynx where it can be either swallowed into the stomach or expelled as phlegm. This self-clearing mechanism is termed mucociliary clearance. Inflammation of the trachea is known as tracheitis. When the trachea is inflamed as well as the larynx and bronchi, this is known as croup, which often causes a distinct, barking cough. Tracheal intubation refers to the insertion of a catheter down the trachea. This procedure is commonly performed during surgery, in order to ensure a person receives enough oxygen when sedated. The catheter is connected to a machine that monitors the airflow, oxygenation
Uma (given name) rice fields. Uma in Japanese means horse. Uma in Swahili means bite. Uma (given name) Uma is a given name in various cultures. In India, it is the name of the Hindu goddess, who is more commonly known as Parvati. In Sanskrit the word "" can further mean "tranquillity", "splendour", "fame" and "night". In Hebrew and Aramaic its meaning is "nation". It is also used by the Tiv people of Cameroon and Nigeria where the meaning in the Tiv language is "life". The name Uma is also popular in the Otukpo subgroup of the Idoma people of Nigeria and the