A surgically created opening into the trachea is:

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Tracheostomy is the surgical creation of an opening into the trachea to help a person breathe when the usual route for breathing is not possible or is compromised. A is incorrect because hemoptysis is the coughing up of blood or bloody sputum, and not related to a surgical opening into the trachea. B is incorrect because endotracheal refers to a tube inserted through the mouth or nose into the trachea to help with breathing, but it is not a surgically created opening. D is incorrect because pleural effusion refers to the build-up of fluid in the space between the lungs and the chest wall and is not related to a surgical opening into the trachea.

A Surgically Created Opening into the Trachea Is