Intestinal Obstruction
Airway Resistance
Ureteral Obstruction
Blockage in any part of the URETER causing obstruction of urine flow from the kidney to the URINARY BLADDER. The obstruction may be congenital, acquired, unilateral, bilateral, complete, partial, acute, or chronic. Depending on the degree and duration of the obstruction, clinical features vary greatly such as HYDRONEPHROSIS and obstructive nephropathy.
Lung Diseases, Obstructive
Forced Expiratory Volume
Measure of the maximum amount of air that can be expelled in a given number of seconds during a FORCED VITAL CAPACITY determination . It is usually given as FEV followed by a subscript indicating the number of seconds over which the measurement is made, although it is sometimes given as a percentage of forced vital capacity.
Respiratory Function Tests
Asthma
Laryngeal Diseases
Airway Remodeling
Vital Capacity
Bronchi
Nasal Obstruction
Lung
Respiratory System
Bronchitis
Pierre Robin Syndrome
Congenital malformation characterized by MICROGNATHIA or RETROGNATHIA; GLOSSOPTOSIS and CLEFT PALATE. The mandibular abnormalities often result in difficulties in sucking and swallowing. The syndrome may be isolated or associated with other syndromes (e.g., ANDERSEN SYNDROME; CAMPOMELIC DYSPLASIA). Developmental mis-expression of SOX9 TRANSCRIPTION FACTOR gene on chromosome 17q and its surrounding region is associated with the syndrome.
Duodenal Obstruction
Hindrance of the passage of luminal contents in the DUODENUM. Duodenal obstruction can be partial or complete, and caused by intrinsic or extrinsic factors. Simple obstruction is associated with diminished or stopped flow of luminal contents. Strangulating obstruction is associated with impaired blood flow to the duodenum in addition to obstructed flow of luminal contents.
Bronchial Hyperreactivity
Tendency of the smooth muscle of the tracheobronchial tree to contract more intensely in response to a given stimulus than it does in the response seen in normal individuals. This condition is present in virtually all symptomatic patients with asthma. The most prominent manifestation of this smooth muscle contraction is a decrease in airway caliber that can be readily measured in the pulmonary function laboratory.
Plethysmography, Whole Body
Maximal Expiratory Flow-Volume Curves
Pulmonary Ventilation
Bronchoconstriction
Urinary Bladder Neck Obstruction
Urethral Obstruction
Bronchial Provocation Tests
Bronchodilator Agents
Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive
Gastric Outlet Obstruction
Respiratory Mechanics
Total Lung Capacity
The volume of air contained in the lungs at the end of a maximal inspiration. It is the equivalent to each of the following sums: VITAL CAPACITY plus RESIDUAL VOLUME; INSPIRATORY CAPACITY plus FUNCTIONAL RESIDUAL CAPACITY; TIDAL VOLUME plus INSPIRATORY RESERVE VOLUME plus functional residual capacity; or tidal volume plus inspiratory reserve volume plus EXPIRATORY RESERVE VOLUME plus residual volume.
Ventricular Outflow Obstruction
Laryngostenosis
Residual Volume
Respiratory Mucosa
The mucous membrane lining the RESPIRATORY TRACT, including the NASAL CAVITY; the LARYNX; the TRACHEA; and the BRONCHI tree. The respiratory mucosa consists of various types of epithelial cells ranging from ciliated columnar to simple squamous, mucous GOBLET CELLS, and glands containing both mucous and serous cells.
Intubation, Intratracheal
Helium
Helium. A noble gas with the atomic symbol He, atomic number 2, and atomic weight 4.003. It is a colorless, odorless, tasteless gas that is not combustible and does not support combustion. It was first detected in the sun and is now obtained from natural gas. Medically it is used as a diluent for other gases, being especially useful with oxygen in the treatment of certain cases of respiratory obstruction, and as a vehicle for general anesthetics. (Dorland, 27th ed)
alpha 1-Antitrypsin
Larynx
Cacao
Forced Expiratory Flow Rates
Laryngeal Edema
Albuterol
Maximal Expiratory Flow Rate
Bronchoalveolar Lavage Fluid
Respiratory Hypersensitivity
Administration, Inhalation
Pulmonary Emphysema
Functional Residual Capacity
Tracheostomy
Lacrimal Duct Obstruction
Interference with the secretion of tears by the lacrimal glands. Obstruction of the LACRIMAL SAC or NASOLACRIMAL DUCT causing acute or chronic inflammation of the lacrimal sac (DACRYOCYSTITIS). It is caused also in infants by failure of the nasolacrimal duct to open into the inferior meatus and occurs about the third week of life. In adults occlusion may occur spontaneously or after injury or nasal disease. (Newell, Ophthalmology: Principles and Concepts, 7th ed, p250)
Epiglottis
Aerosols
Respiration
The act of breathing with the LUNGS, consisting of INHALATION, or the taking into the lungs of the ambient air, and of EXHALATION, or the expelling of the modified air which contains more CARBON DIOXIDE than the air taken in (Blakiston's Gould Medical Dictionary, 4th ed.). This does not include tissue respiration (= OXYGEN CONSUMPTION) or cell respiration (= CELL RESPIRATION).
Laryngeal Masks
A type of oropharyngeal airway that provides an alternative to endotracheal intubation and standard mask anesthesia in certain patients. It is introduced into the hypopharynx to form a seal around the larynx thus permitting spontaneous or positive pressure ventilation without penetration of the larynx or esophagus. It is used in place of a facemask in routine anesthesia. The advantages over standard mask anesthesia are better airway control, minimal anesthetic gas leakage, a secure airway during patient transport to the recovery area, and minimal postoperative problems.
Mucus
High-Frequency Jet Ventilation
Cough
Airway Management
Respiratory Sounds
Pharynx
A funnel-shaped fibromuscular tube that conducts food to the ESOPHAGUS, and air to the LARYNX and LUNGS. It is located posterior to the NASAL CAVITY; ORAL CAVITY; and LARYNX, and extends from the SKULL BASE to the inferior border of the CRICOID CARTILAGE anteriorly and to the inferior border of the C6 vertebra posteriorly. It is divided into the NASOPHARYNX; OROPHARYNX; and HYPOPHARYNX (laryngopharynx).
Sleep Apnea, Obstructive
A disorder characterized by recurrent apneas during sleep despite persistent respiratory efforts. It is due to upper airway obstruction. The respiratory pauses may induce HYPERCAPNIA or HYPOXIA. Cardiac arrhythmias and elevation of systemic and pulmonary arterial pressures may occur. Frequent partial arousals occur throughout sleep, resulting in relative SLEEP DEPRIVATION and daytime tiredness. Associated conditions include OBESITY; ACROMEGALY; MYXEDEMA; micrognathia; MYOTONIC DYSTROPHY; adenotonsilar dystrophy; and NEUROMUSCULAR DISEASES. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p395)
Sleep Apnea Syndromes
Disorders characterized by multiple cessations of respirations during sleep that induce partial arousals and interfere with the maintenance of sleep. Sleep apnea syndromes are divided into central (see SLEEP APNEA, CENTRAL), obstructive (see SLEEP APNEA, OBSTRUCTIVE), and mixed central-obstructive types.
Laryngocele
Air Pressure
Fiber Optic Technology
Embolectomy
Croup
Laryngoscopy
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure
A technique of respiratory therapy, in either spontaneously breathing or mechanically ventilated patients, in which airway pressure is maintained above atmospheric pressure throughout the respiratory cycle by pressurization of the ventilatory circuit. (On-Line Medical Dictionary [Internet]. Newcastle upon Tyne(UK): The University Dept. of Medical Oncology: The CancerWEB Project; c1997-2003 [cited 2003 Apr 17]. Available from: http://cancerweb.ncl.ac.uk/omd/)
Eosinophils
Ipratropium
Lung Compliance
The capability of the LUNGS to distend under pressure as measured by pulmonary volume change per unit pressure change. While not a complete description of the pressure-volume properties of the lung, it is nevertheless useful in practice as a measure of the comparative stiffness of the lung. (From Best & Taylor's Physiological Basis of Medical Practice, 12th ed, p562)
Laryngismus
Hypopharynx
Maximal Midexpiratory Flow Rate
Sputum
Trachea
Methacholine Chloride
A quaternary ammonium parasympathomimetic agent with the muscarinic actions of ACETYLCHOLINE. It is hydrolyzed by ACETYLCHOLINESTERASE at a considerably slower rate than ACETYLCHOLINE and is more resistant to hydrolysis by nonspecific CHOLINESTERASES so that its actions are more prolonged. It is used as a parasympathomimetic bronchoconstrictor agent and as a diagnostic aid for bronchial asthma. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p1116)
Treatment Outcome
Tidal Volume
46, XX Disorders of Sex Development
Polysomnography
Simultaneous and continuous monitoring of several parameters during sleep to study normal and abnormal sleep. The study includes monitoring of brain waves, to assess sleep stages, and other physiological variables such as breathing, eye movements, and blood oxygen levels which exhibit a disrupted pattern with sleep disturbances.
Severity of Illness Index
Cholestasis
Muscle, Smooth
Unstriated and unstriped muscle, one of the muscles of the internal organs, blood vessels, hair follicles, etc. Contractile elements are elongated, usually spindle-shaped cells with centrally located nuclei. Smooth muscle fibers are bound together into sheets or bundles by reticular fibers and frequently elastic nets are also abundant. (From Stedman, 25th ed)
Cystic Fibrosis
An autosomal recessive genetic disease of the EXOCRINE GLANDS. It is caused by mutations in the gene encoding the CYSTIC FIBROSIS TRANSMEMBRANE CONDUCTANCE REGULATOR expressed in several organs including the LUNG, the PANCREAS, the BILIARY SYSTEM, and the SWEAT GLANDS. Cystic fibrosis is characterized by epithelial secretory dysfunction associated with ductal obstruction resulting in AIRWAY OBSTRUCTION; chronic RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS; PANCREATIC INSUFFICIENCY; maldigestion; salt depletion; and HEAT PROSTRATION.
Respiratory Physiological Phenomena
Positive-Pressure Respiration
Hydronephrosis
Vocal Cords
A pair of cone-shaped elastic mucous membrane projecting from the laryngeal wall and forming a narrow slit between them. Each contains a thickened free edge (vocal ligament) extending from the THYROID CARTILAGE to the ARYTENOID CARTILAGE, and a VOCAL MUSCLE that shortens or relaxes the vocal cord to control sound production.
Cholestasis, Extrahepatic
Bronchioles
Goiter, Substernal
Histamine
Oropharynx
Hyperventilation
Ludwig's Angina
Disease Models, Animal
Respiratory Therapy
Care of patients with deficiencies and abnormalities associated with the cardiopulmonary system. It includes the therapeutic use of medical gases and their administrative apparatus, environmental control systems, humidification, aerosols, ventilatory support, bronchopulmonary drainage and exercise, respiratory rehabilitation, assistance with cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and maintenance of natural, artificial, and mechanical airways.
Pharyngeal Muscles
The muscles of the PHARYNX are voluntary muscles arranged in two layers. The external circular layer consists of three constrictors (superior, middle, and inferior). The internal longitudinal layer consists of the palatopharyngeus, the salpingopharyngeus, and the stylopharyngeus. During swallowing, the outer layer constricts the pharyngeal wall and the inner layer elevates pharynx and LARYNX.
Anesthesia, General
Respiration Disorders
Pulmonary Heart Disease
Horses
Vocal Cord Paralysis
Retrospective Studies
Studies used to test etiologic hypotheses in which inferences about an exposure to putative causal factors are derived from data relating to characteristics of persons under study or to events or experiences in their past. The essential feature is that some of the persons under study have the disease or outcome of interest and their characteristics are compared with those of unaffected persons.
Chronic Disease
Diseases which have one or more of the following characteristics: they are permanent, leave residual disability, are caused by nonreversible pathological alteration, require special training of the patient for rehabilitation, or may be expected to require a long period of supervision, observation, or care. (Dictionary of Health Services Management, 2d ed)
Hypersensitivity
Bezoars
Pulmonary Atelectasis
Cricoid Cartilage
Nose
Carbon Dioxide
Pressure
Oxygen
Aortic Arch Syndromes
Conditions resulting from abnormalities in the arteries branching from the ASCENDING AORTA, the curved portion of the aorta. These syndromes are results of occlusion or abnormal blood flow to the head-neck or arm region leading to neurological defects and weakness in an arm. These syndromes are associated with vascular malformations; ATHEROSCLEROSIS; TRAUMA; and blood clots.
Endoscopy
Procedures of applying ENDOSCOPES for disease diagnosis and treatment. Endoscopy involves passing an optical instrument through a small incision in the skin i.e., percutaneous; or through a natural orifice and along natural body pathways such as the digestive tract; and/or through an incision in the wall of a tubular structure or organ, i.e. transluminal, to examine or perform surgery on the interior parts of the body.
Smoke Inhalation Injury
Stents
Palate, Soft
Leukotriene Antagonists
Respiration, Artificial
Any method of artificial breathing that employs mechanical or non-mechanical means to force the air into and out of the lungs. Artificial respiration or ventilation is used in individuals who have stopped breathing or have RESPIRATORY INSUFFICIENCY to increase their intake of oxygen (O2) and excretion of carbon dioxide (CO2).
Epithelial Cells
Cells that line the inner and outer surfaces of the body by forming cellular layers (EPITHELIUM) or masses. Epithelial cells lining the SKIN; the MOUTH; the NOSE; and the ANAL CANAL derive from ectoderm; those lining the RESPIRATORY SYSTEM and the DIGESTIVE SYSTEM derive from endoderm; others (CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM and LYMPHATIC SYSTEM) derive from mesoderm. Epithelial cells can be classified mainly by cell shape and function into squamous, glandular and transitional epithelial cells.
Insufflation
Tongue
Work of Breathing
RESPIRATORY MUSCLE contraction during INHALATION. The work is accomplished in three phases: LUNG COMPLIANCE work, that required to expand the LUNGS against its elastic forces; tissue resistance work, that required to overcome the viscosity of the lung and chest wall structures; and AIRWAY RESISTANCE work, that required to overcome airway resistance during the movement of air into the lungs. Work of breathing does not refer to expiration, which is entirely a passive process caused by elastic recoil of the lung and chest cage. (Guyton, Textbook of Medical Physiology, 8th ed, p406)
Failure to Thrive
Masks
Postoperative Complications
Pulmonary Eosinophilia
Hematoma
Mucin 5AC
Prospective Studies
Constriction, Pathologic
Thyroid Cartilage
Ventilators, Negative-Pressure
Body ventilators that assist ventilation by applying intermittent subatmospheric pressure around the thorax, abdomen, or airway and periodically expand the chest wall and inflate the lungs. They are relatively simple to operate and do not require tracheostomy. These devices include the tank ventilators ("iron lung"), Portalung, Pneumowrap, and chest cuirass ("tortoise shell").
Follow-Up Studies
Hemoptysis
Respiratory Insufficiency
Nebulizers and Vaporizers
Pulmonary Gas Exchange
Glottis
Blood Gas Monitoring, Transcutaneous
The noninvasive measurement or determination of the partial pressure (tension) of oxygen and/or carbon dioxide locally in the capillaries of a tissue by the application to the skin of a special set of electrodes. These electrodes contain photoelectric sensors capable of picking up the specific wavelengths of radiation emitted by oxygenated versus reduced hemoglobin.
Tracheobronchomegaly
Asthma, Exercise-Induced
Asthma attacks following a period of exercise. Usually the induced attack is short-lived and regresses spontaneously. The magnitude of postexertional airway obstruction is strongly influenced by the environment in which exercise is performed (i.e. inhalation of cold air during physical exertion markedly augments the severity of the airway obstruction; conversely, warm humid air blunts or abolishes it).
Arytenoid Cartilage
Laryngitis
Positive-Pressure Respiration, Intrinsic
Non-therapeutic positive end-expiratory pressure occurring frequently in patients with severe airway obstruction. It can appear with or without the administration of external positive end-expiratory pressure (POSITIVE-PRESSURE RESPIRATION). It presents an important load on the inspiratory muscles which are operating at a mechanical disadvantage due to hyperinflation. Auto-PEEP may cause profound hypotension that should be treated by intravascular volume expansion, increasing the time for expiration, and/or changing from assist mode to intermittent mandatory ventilation mode. (From Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 12th ed, p1127)
Betamethasone Valerate
Statistics, Nonparametric
A class of statistical methods applicable to a large set of probability distributions used to test for correlation, location, independence, etc. In most nonparametric statistical tests, the original scores or observations are replaced by another variable containing less information. An important class of nonparametric tests employs the ordinal properties of the data. Another class of tests uses information about whether an observation is above or below some fixed value such as the median, and a third class is based on the frequency of the occurrence of runs in the data. (From McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, 4th ed, p1284; Corsini, Concise Encyclopedia of Psychology, 1987, p764-5)
Exposure to nitrogen dioxide and the occurrence of bronchial obstruction in children below 2 years. (1/1199)
BACKGROUND: The objective of the investigation was to test the hypothesis that exposure to nitrogen dioxide (NO2) has a causal influence on the occurrence of bronchial obstruction in children below 2 years of age. METHODS: A nested case-control study with 153 one-to-one matched pairs was conducted within a cohort of 3754 children born in Oslo in 1992/93. Cases were children who developed > or = 2 episodes of bronchial obstruction or one episode lasting >4 weeks. Controls were matched for date of birth. Exposure measurements were performed in the same 14-day period within matched pairs. The NO2 exposure was measured with personal samplers carried close to each child and by stationary samplers outdoors and indoors. RESULTS: Few children (4.6%) were exposed to levels of NO2 > or = 30 microg/m3 (average concentration during a 14-day period). In the 153 matched pairs, the mean level of NO2 was 15.65 microg/m3 (+/-0.60, SE) among cases and 15.37 (+/-0.54) among controls (paired t = 0.38, P = 0.71). CONCLUSIONS: The results suggest that NO2 exposure at levels observed in this study has no detectable effect on the risk of developing bronchial obstruction in children below 2 years of age. (+info)Comparison of two new methods for the measurement of lung volumes with two standard methods. (2/1199)
BACKGROUND: The two most commonly used methods for the measurement of lung volumes are helium dilution and body plethysmography. Two methods have been developed which are both easier and less time consuming to perform. Mathematical modelling uses complex calculations from the flow-volume loop to derive total lung capacity (TLC), and the nitrogen balance technique uses nitrogen from the atmosphere to calculate lung volume in a similar way to helium dilution. This study was designed to compare the two new methods with the two standard methods. METHODS: Sixty one subjects were studied, 23 with normal lung function, 17 with restrictive airway disease, and 21 with obstructive ventilatory defects. Each subject underwent repeated measurements of TLC by each of the four methods in random order. Reproducible values were obtained for each method according to BTS/ARTP guidelines. Bland-Altman plots were constructed for comparisons between the methods and paired t tests were used to assess differences in means. RESULTS: Bland-Altman plots showed that the differences between body plethysmography and helium dilution fell into clinically acceptable ranges (agreement limits +/-0.9 l). The agreement between mathematical modelling or the nitrogen balance technique and helium dilution or body plethysmography was poor (+/-1.8-3.4 l), especially for subjects with airflow obstruction. CONCLUSIONS: Neither of the new methods agrees sufficiently with standard methods to be useful in a clinical setting. (+info)Respiratory mechanics in airways obstruction associated with inspiratory dyspnoea. (3/1199)
Inspiratory muscle strength and the flow and elastic pressure opposing inspiration were measured in seven patients with severe airways obstruction who found inspiration difficult at rest. A comparison was made of measurements obtained from seven normal subjects and five patients with airways obstruction not experiencing inspiratory dyspnoea at rest. Measurements were also obtained when inspiratory dyspnoea was induced in the normal subjects by adding an inspiratory resistance or by voluntarily increasing lung volume. Compared with the controls the inspiratory muscle strength of the patients was reduced but was not significantly less than that of the patients without inspiratory dyspnoea. The pressure required to produce inspiratory flow was significantly greater when inspiratory dyspnoea was present (P = 0-01). However, there was considerable overlap in the pressures of those with and without inspiratory dyspnoea. A better relationship was obtained when muscle strength was considered. The ratio of inspiratory muscle strength to the pressure required to produce flow was 0-24 +/- 0-07 (mean +/- SD) in patient with inspiratory dyspnoea, 0-10 +/- 0-03 in patients without inspiratory dyspnoea, and 0-033 +/- 0-019 in normal subjects. There was no overlap between the two patient groups. The ratios of the normal subjects were increased when inspiratory dyspnoea was induced and, with the exception of two cases, were all above those obtained when inspiratory dyspnoea was absent. Inspiratory dyspnoea was experienced with lower ratios in the normals than in the patients with airways obstruction. (+info)Aspects of serum and sputum antibody in chronic airways obstruction. (4/1199)
Immunoglobulin levels and precipitating antibody against a range of microbial antigens were measured in simultaneously collected serum and sputum samples from patients with chronic bronchitis (11), cystic fibrosis (9), bronchiectasis (9), and asthma (4). Sputum was prepared by dialysis and high-speed centrifugation methods. Results showed that it was possible to detect precipitating antibody in the sputum, and the rate was increased when both methods were used. A discrepancy was noted between the detection rate in the sputum and serum. This, combined with the lack of correlation between sputum and serum immunoglobulins, lack of relationship between bronchial inflammation and sputum immunoglobulins, and the lack of IgM in the sputum suggested that the antibody and immunoglobulin were locally produced. Sputum IgA (7S) in patients with chronic bronchitis was significantly lower (P less than 0-05) than that found in patients with cystic fibrosis and bronchiectasis. Significant differences (P less than 0-05) were also noted in serum IgG levels between patients with chronic bronchitis, bronchiectasis, and cystic fibrosis while serum IgM levels in patients with chronic bronchitis were significantly lower (P less than 0-05) when compared to serum levels in patients with cystic fibrosis. The presence of precipitating antibody in the sputum raises the possibility that type III reactions may be important in the pathogenesis of these conditions. (+info)Localised upper airway obstruction in a patient with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. (5/1199)
We describe a case of rapidly progressive upper airway obstruction due to tracheal Pseudomonas abscesses in a patient with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. The case highlights the aggressive nature of Pseudomonas infections and the difficulty of eradicating this organism in patients infected with the human immunodeficiency virus. (+info)Gastric rupture secondary to successful Heimlich manoeuvre. (6/1199)
A fatal case of gastric rupture following the Heimlich manoeuvre is reported. This life-threatening complication has only been reported previously in seven patients with a high mortality rate. All patients should be assessed immediately following this manoeuvre for any potentially life-threatening complications. (+info)A resuscitated case from asphyxia by large bronchial cast. (7/1199)
A 62-year-old woman with bronchiectasis suffered from asphyxia due to a large bronchial cast that obstructed the bronchial tree. Immediate bronchoscopic suction of a bronchial cast of 17 cm in length through the intubated tube relieved the patients without any complications. Large bronchial casts appear to be rare in this century but it should be considered in patients with acute exacerbation of excessive sputa not only in patients with asthma or allergy but also in patients with respiratory tract infection. (+info)Clinical studies of styrene workers: initial findings. (8/1199)
Styrene monomer is a high volume chemical used chiefly in production of polystyrene. A clinical survey of 493 production workers was undertaken at the oldest and largest monomer production, polymerization, and extrusion facility in the U.S. Relative exposure durations and levels were obtained from occupational histories. Significant differences between the high and low exposure groups were found with regard to history of acute prenarcotic symptoms, acute lower respiratory symptoms, prevalence of FEV 1/FV less than 75 per cent, and elevated GCTP. Other liver function tests, chest x-ray, FVC less than 80 per cent, and hematological parameters showed no distinct pattern. A concomitant mortality study has been mounted and is in progress. (+info)
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Tracheal intubation
Airway obstructionEdit. Actual or impending airway obstruction is a common indication for intubation of the trachea. Life- ... Airway obstruction is also common in people who have suffered smoke inhalation or burns within or near the airway or ... and Sukhupragarn W, Management of the airway, pp. 751-92 *^ a b c d e Miller (2000), Stone DJ and Gal TJ, Airway management, pp ... threatening airway obstruction may occur when a foreign body becomes lodged in the airway; this is especially common in infants ...
Asbestosis
"Airways obstruction from asbestos exposure. Effects of asbestosis and smoking". Chest. 106 (4): 1061-70. doi:10.1378/chest. ... Figure A shows the location of the lungs, airways, pleura, and diaphragm in the body. Figure B shows lungs with asbestos- ... Large airway function, as reflected by FEV1/FVC, is generally well preserved.[11] In severe cases, the drastic reduction in ...
Wheeze
Intrathoracic major airway obstruction produces inspiratory as well as expiratory sounds. Distal airway obstruction ... Wheezes occupy different portions of the respiratory cycle depending on the site of airway obstruction and its nature. The ... As a rule, extrathoracic airway obstruction produce inspiratory sounds. ... Stridor in the inspiratory phase is usually heard with obstruction in the upper airways, such as the trachea, epiglottis, or ...
Pug
"Brachycephalic Airway Obstruction Syndrome". Genetic Welfare Problems of Companion Animals. ufaw.org.uk: Universities ... In some cases, the dog could pass out from blocked airways. If this happens, one should inquire with their veterinarian whether ... Eye prolapse is a common problem among Pugs and other brachycephalic breeds (see brachycephalic airway obstructive syndrome) ...
Lidocaine
Biller JA (2007). "Airway obstruction, bronchospasm, and cough". In Berger AM, Shuster JL, Von Roenn JH (eds.). Principles and ...
Food allergy
Epinephrine relieves airway swelling and obstruction, and improves blood circulation; blood vessels are tightened and heart ...
Thyroplasty
Airway obstruction is the most common complication. Implant migration or extrusion in cases where proper stitches are not taken ... in case of airway insufficiency after Laryngeal trauma). Type 3 thyroplasty - Shortening of the vocal folds (done to lower the ...
Meadow's law
"Fourteen cases of imposed upper airway obstruction". Archives of Disease in Childhood. BMJ Publishing Group. 67 (2): 162-170. ...
Ludwig's angina
Chou, Yu-Kung; Lee, Chao-Yi; Chao, Hai-Hsuan (December 2007). "An upper airway obstruction emergency: Ludwig angina". Pediatric ... Chou YK, Lee CY, Chao HH (December 2007). "An upper airway obstruction emergency: Ludwig angina". Pediatric Emergency Care. 23 ... Methods of airway management range from conservative airway management - consisting of close observation and intravenous ... secondary to obstruction of the airway, which is the most serious potential complication of this condition. Anticor Gottlieb, M ...
Hurler syndrome
Airway obstruction is frequent, usually secondary to abnormal cervical vertebrae. Upper and lower respiratory tract infections ... Myer CM (July 1991). "Airway obstruction in Hurler's syndrome--radiographic features". International Journal of Pediatric ...
Respiratory arrest
Airway obstruction: Obstruction may occur in the upper and lower airway. Upper airway obstruction is common in infants less ... Nasal blockage may easily lead to upper airway obstruction in infants. For other ages, upper airway obstruction may occur from ... A laryngeal mask airway can be positioned in the lower oropharynx to prevent airway obstruction by soft tissues and to create a ... In bilevel positive airway pressure, both expiratory positive airway pressure and inspiratory positive airway pressure are set ...
Cricoid cartilage
Hocking, G., Roberts, F.L., Thew, M.E. Airway obstruction with cricoids pressure and lateral tilt. Anesthesia (2001), 56; 825- ... Hartsilver, E. L., Vanner, R. G. Airway obstruction with cricoids pressure. Anesthesia (2000): 55: 208-211 ... and ligaments involved in opening and closing the airway and in speech production. ... and ligaments involved in opening and closing the airway and in producing speech. ...
Bulldog
"Brachycephalic Airway Obstruction Syndrome and the English Bulldog". Universities Federation for Animal Welfare. The ... They can be heavy breathers and tend to be loud snorers; another indicator of brachycephalic airway obstructive syndrome. In ... The English bulldog is among the breeds that are most severely affected by brachycephalic airway obstructive syndrome. Bulldogs ... Like all brachycephalic dogs, bully breeds often suffer from brachycephalic airway obstructive syndrome. The condition ...
Infectious mononucleosis
Upper airway obstruction from tonsillar hypertrophy is rare. Fulminant disease course of immunocompromised people are rare. ... are not recommended for routine use but may be useful if there is a risk of airway obstruction, a very low platelet count, or ...
Hajdu-Cheney syndrome
"Severe Hajdu-Cheney syndrome with upper airway obstruction". American Journal of Medical Genetics. 70 (3): 261-6. doi:10.1002/( ...
Stertor
It is caused by partial obstruction of the upper airways, at the level of the pharynx and nasopharynx. It is distinguished from ... Upper Airway Obstruction. In: StatPearls. StatPearls Publishing, Treasure Island (FL); 2020. Englar, Ryane E. (3 July 2019). " ... Emergency management of the paediatric airway". In John M. Graham (ed.). Pediatric ENT. Glenis K. Scadding, Peter D. Bull. ...
Exercise-induced pulmonary hemorrhage
Other contributing factors may include upper airway obstruction, increased blood viscosity, abnormalities of cardiac origin ( ... "Effects of airway obstruction on transmural pulmonary artery pressure in exercising horses". American Journal of Veterinary ... "Effects of extrathoracic airway obstruction on intrathoracic pressure and pulmonary artery pressure in exercising horses". ... dynamic upper airway obstruction) would increase the severity of EIPH; however neither experimentally induced laryngeal ...
Choking
... is caused by a mechanical obstruction of the airway that prevents normal breathing. This obstruction can be partial ( ... There are many advanced medical treatments to relieve choking or airway obstruction. These include inspection of the airway ... The object can block the upper or lower airway passages.[6] The airway obstruction is usually partial but can also be complete. ... a child's airway is smaller in diameter than an adult's airway, which means that smaller objects can cause an airway ...
Epignathus
In order to stabilize the baby, the umbilical cord is kept intact to provide oxygen to the fetus in case of airway obstruction ... The main priority for treating epignathus is to establish a usable airway free of obstruction and then to feed the baby. This ... The tumor can grow within the oral cavity and protrude out of the mouth, causing obstruction of the airway and therefore ... Jadhav SS, Korday CS, Malik S, Shah VK, Lad SK (January 2017). "Epignathus Leading to Fatal Airway Obstruction in a Neonate". ...
Laryngomalacia
Rarely, children will have significant life-threatening airway obstruction. The vast majority, however, will only have stridor ... cartilages or the mucosa/tissue over the arytenoid cartilages can collapse into the airway and cause airway obstruction.[ ... causing airway obstruction. It can also be seen in older patients, especially those with neuromuscular conditions resulting in ... Laryngomalacia results in partial airway obstruction, most commonly causing a characteristic high-pitched squeaking noise on ...
Tracheobronchopathia osteochondroplastica
TO can cause airway obstruction, bleeding and chronic cough. Treatment involves the use of bronchodilators, and physical ... The nodules usually spare the posterior wall of the airway because they are of cartilaginous origin, while the posterior wall ... of the airway is membranous (does not contain cartilage). This is as opposed to tracheobronchial amyloidosis, which does not ...
Laryngotracheal stenosis
"Preliminary experience with bronchotherapeutic procedures in central airway obstruction". Chang Gung Med J. 26 (4): 240-9. PMID ... "Early endoscopic treatment of acute inflammatory airway lesions improves the outcome of postintubation airway stenosis". ... In babies and young children however, the subglottis is the narrowest part of the airway and most stenoses do in fact occur at ... Wassermann K, Mathen F, Edmund Eckel H (October 2000). "Malignant laryngotracheal obstruction: a way to treat serial stenoses ...
Nosebleed
... tilting the head forward helps decrease the chance of nausea and airway obstruction.[6] Swallowing excess blood can irritate ... Such bleeding is called pseudoepistaxis (pseudo + epistaxis). Examples include blood coughed up through the airway and ending ...
Concentrated animal feeding operation
"Air Pollution from Livestock Farms Is Associated with Airway Obstruction in Neighboring Residents". American Journal of ... individuals working in CAFOs are at risk for chronic airway inflammatory diseases secondary to dust exposure, with studies ...
Obstructive lung disease
Asthma being a reversible obstruction of airways is often considered separately, but many COPD patients also have some degree ... The airways become inflamed and produce excess mucus and the muscles around the airways tighten making the airways narrower. ... Obstructive lung disease is a category of respiratory disease characterized by airway obstruction. Many obstructive diseases of ... It is generally characterized by inflamed and easily collapsible airways, obstruction to airflow, problems exhaling and ...
Lidocaine
"Airway obstruction, bronchospasm, and cough". In Berger AM, Shuster JL, Von Roenn JH (eds.). Principles and practice of ...
Marshall-Smith syndrome
... like upper airway obstruction. (Note regarding clinical variability: respiratory difficulties might be absent.) Pneumonia ... Antila H, Laitio T, Aantaa R, Silvoniemi P, Pakkanen A (1998). "Difficult airway in a patient with Marshall-Smith syndrome". ... Machotta A, Hoeve H (Apr 2008). "Airway management and fiberoptic tracheal intubation via the laryngeal mask in a child with ...
Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty
As explained above, sleep apnea is often caused by multiple co-existing obstructions at various locations of the airway such as ... Narrowing of the airway in the nose and throat (hence constricting breathing) snoring and even iatrogenically caused sleep ... It is administered as a stand-alone procedure in the hope that the tissue which obstructs the patient's airway is localized in ... The goal is to improve the airway and thereby treat (or possibly cure) sleep apnea. It has been found that obstructive sleep ...
Inhalation
It may occur in partial obstruction of a large airway, as in e.g. congenital lobar emphysema, bronchial atresia and mucous ...
Thyroglossal cyst
Soft tissue swelling occurs, along with airway obstruction and trouble swallowing, due to the rapid enlargement of the cyst.[2] ...
Tonsil
... size may have a more significant impact on upper airway obstruction for obese children than for those of average weight. ... Surgical removal (tonsillectomy) may be advised if the tonsils obstruct the airway or interfere with swallowing, or in patients ...
Medical simulation
Airway trauma features: upper airway obstruction, laryngospasm and bronchial occlusion for intubation ... Responds to airway trauma or obstruction: esophageal, nasal and oral intubation, and BVM ventilation and laryngoscopic ...
Hillsborough disaster
... would have resulted in their deaths due to airway obstruction.[118] Their report was in 395 pages and delivered 153 key ... turnstiles and those who had been refused entry could not leave because of the crowd behind them but remained as an obstruction ...
Spirometry
... in particular when assessing possible upper airway obstruction. Sometimes, the test will be preceded by a period of quiet ... Actual volume of the lung including the volume of the conducting airway. ... may be a more sensitive parameter than FEV1 in the detection of obstructive small airway disease.[14][15] However, in the ... due to the premature closure of airway in expiration, just not in the same proportion as FEV1 (for instance, both FEV1 and FVC ...
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
In horses it is known as recurrent airway obstruction, can be quite severe, and most often is linked to an allergic reaction to ... can occur from poor gas exchange due to decreased ventilation from airway obstruction, hyperinflation, and a reduced desire to ... Cochrane Airways Group) (March 2014). "Self management for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease". The Cochrane ... Narrowing of the airways occurs due to inflammation and scarring within them. This contributes to the inability to breathe out ...
Obstructive sleep apnea
Even in these extreme cases, the surgery tends to cure not only the apnea and upper airway obstruction but allows normal ... Automatic positive airway pressure, or automatic positive airway pressure, also known as "Auto CPAP", incorporates pressure ... Surgical treatments to modify airway anatomy, known as sleep surgery, are varied and must be tailored to the specific airway ... is the most common type of sleep apnea and is caused by complete or partial obstructions of the upper airway. It is ...
Sleep disorder
Sleep apnea, obstructive sleep apnea, obstruction of the airway during sleep, causing lack of sufficient deep sleep, often ... dentists collaborate with sleep physicians at accredited sleep centers and can provide oral appliance therapy and upper airway ...
Potter sequence
The fetal urine is critical to the proper development of the lungs by aiding in the expansion of the airways - alveoli, by ... Type IV occurs when a longstanding obstruction in either the kidney or ureter leads to cystic kidneys or hydronephrosis. This ... While these types of obstructions occur frequently in fetuses, they rarely tend to lead to fetal demise. ... atresia of the ureter or urethra causing obstruction of the urinary tract, polycystic or multicystic kidney diseases, renal ...
Angioedema
In cases where allergic attack is progressing towards airway obstruction, epinephrine may be life-saving. ... Efforts to protect the airway may include intubation or cricothyroidotomy.[1] Histamine related angioedema can be treated with ... In severe cases, stridor of the airway occurs, with gasping or wheezy inspiratory breath sounds and decreasing oxygen levels. ...
Cystic hygroma
After birth, infants with a persistent cystic hygroma must be monitored for airway obstruction. A thin needle may be used to ... reduce the volume of the cystic hygroma to prevent facial deformities and airway obstruction. Close observation of the baby by ...
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Hogg JC, Chu F, Utokaparch S, et al. (2004). "The Nature of Small-Airway Obstruction in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease ... Burrows B, Fletcher CM, Heard BE, et al (1966). "The emphysematous and bronchial types of chronic airways obstruction. A ... Risk to relatives for airflow obstruction and chronic bronchitis". Am. J. Respir. Crit. Care Med. 157 (6 Pt 1): 1770-8. பப்மெட் ... Celli BR, Cote CG, Marin JM, et al. (March 2004). "The body-mass index, airflow obstruction, dyspnea, and exercise capacity ...
Otorhinolaryngology
Airway Sleep investigations Endoscopic Surgery Craniofacial surgery Dizziness Apnea and snoring Vascular malformations ... Nasal obstruction. *Nasal septum deviation. *Sinusitis - acute, chronic. *Environmental allergies. *Rhinitis. *Pituitary tumor ...
Hemiparesis
... upper airway, CPAP, hypoxemia, UVVP, uvula, Somnoplasty, obesity, airway obstruction, EEG, electroencephalogram, Klonopine, ...
Arachidonate 5-lipoxygenase
... symptoms of bronchial airways obstruction, shortness of breath, and/or nasal congestion/rhinorrhea occurring shortly after ... LTC4, LTD4, and LTE4 contribute to allergic airways reactions such as asthma, certain non-allergic hypersensitivity airways ... particularly in patients with airway obstruction. As a second drug added to corticosteroids, leukotriene inhibitors appear ... and other lung diseases involving bronchoconstriction by contracting these airways and promoting in these airways inflammation ...
Polysomnography
... of the patient's airway obstructions are eliminated. .mw-parser-output .templatequote{overflow:hidden;margin:1em 0;padding:0 ... This is the same as a "PSG" but with the addition of the mask applied so the technician can increase the airway pressure inside ... CPAP is continuous positive airway pressure and is delivered via a mask to the patient's nose or the patient's nose and mouth ... This forces air in and out of the mouth while no air enters the airway and lungs. Thus, the pressure transducer and ...
Thyroidectomy
... and the remote possibility of airway obstruction due to bilateral vocal cord paralysis. Complications are uncommon when the ... Bilateral damage presents as laryngeal obstruction after surgery and can be a surgical emergency: an emergency tracheostomy may ... Haemorrhage/Hematoma (This may compress the airway, becoming life-threatening.). *Removal or devascularization of the ... Other indications for surgery include cosmetic (very enlarged thyroid), or symptomatic obstruction (causing difficulties in ...
Hypoxia (medical)
More serious cases are treated with continuous positive airway pressure.[5] The 2019 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was ... Although the severity of airflow obstruction as measured by FEV1 is the best correlate with overall prognosis in patients with ...
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"17beta-Estradiol inhibits Ca2+-dependent homeostasis of airway surface liquid volume in human cystic fibrosis airway epithelia" ... "Relative contribution of genetic and nongenetic modifiers to intestinal obstruction in cystic fibrosis". Gastroenterology 131 ... "Inhaled aztreonam lysine for chronic airway Pseudomonas aeruginosa in cystic fibrosis". Am. J. Respir. Crit. Care Med. 178 (9 ...
Pediatric basic life support
ABC (Airway, Breathing, Circulation)[edit]. *Verify the state of consciousness by calling the child and, if there is no sign of ... If air doesn't pass, consider a foreign body obstruction and continue with chest compressions (while carrying out maneuvers of ... Healthcare professionals are recommended to use, if available, an oropharyngeal airway: in the infant, placed by the use of a ...
Chest tube
... s should be kept free of dependent loops, kinks, and obstructions which may prevent drainage.[24] In general, chest ... of chest tubes is commonly performed to clear chest tube obstructions. No conclusive evidence has demonstrated that any of ...
Intracerebral hemorrhage
Tracheal intubation is indicated in people with decreased level of consciousness or other risk of airway obstruction.[17] ...
Trachea
... may be performed to investigate the cause of an obstruction.[10] Management of obstructions depends on the cause. Obstructions ... Swelling of the airway can cause narrowing of the airway, causing a hoarse breathing sound called stridor, or even cause ... Mucus helps to moisten and protect the airways.[5] Mucus lines the ciliated cells of the trachea to trap inhaled foreign ... Main articles: Tracheal intubation and Airway management. Tracheal intubation refers to the insertion of a tube down the ...
Asphyxia
Situations that can cause asphyxia include but are not limited to: the constriction or obstruction of airways, such as from ... Smothering is the mechanical obstruction of the flow of air from the environment into the mouth and/or nostrils, for instance, ... In a normal situation, smothering requires at least partial obstruction of both the nasal cavities and the mouth to lead to ...
CT scan
David P. Naidich (2005). Imaging of the Airways: Functional and Radiologic Correlations. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. ISBN ... "Predicting LVOT Obstruction After TMVR". JACC. Cardiovascular imaging. 9 (11): 1349-1352. doi:10.1016/j.jcmg.2016.01.017. ISSN ...
Airway obstruction - Wikipedia
Recurrent airway obstruction. References[edit]. *^ Respiratory Emergencies, section Acute Upper Airway Obstruction. From FP ... Lower airway obstruction[edit]. Further information: Obstructive lung disease. Lower airway obstruction is mainly caused by ... Upper airway obstruction[edit]. Further information: Choking. Causes of upper airway obstruction include foreign body ... Diseases that cause lower airway obstruction are termed obstructive lung diseases. Lower airway obstruction can be measured ...
Reversible airways obstruction. | The BMJ
Definition: Airway Obstruction (for Parents) - Nemours
... air passes through our airways (the tubes that carry air into and out of the lungs) to get to our lungs. ... Airway Obstruction. When we breathe, air passes through our airways (the tubes that carry air into and out of the lungs) to get ... The muscles surrounding the airways also tighten, which makes the already clogged airways even narrower. These narrow, swollen ... and mucus-filled airways are obstructed - in other words, they dont let air through as easily as healthy airways. Obstructed ...
Word! Airway Obstruction (for Kids) - Nemours
When something keeps the air from moving in and out of the airways in your lungs, its called an airway obstruction. ... Airway Obstruction. Say: air-way ub-struk-shun. When something keeps the air from moving in and out of the airways in your ... its called an airway obstruction. When someone has asthma, the airways may become obstructed, or blocked, because the airways ...
Acute Upper Airway Obstruction
An acute upper airway obstruction is a blockage that suddenly occurs in your upper airway - the part of your respiratory system ... An acute upper airway obstruction (UAO) is a blockage that occurs in your upper airway. The upper airway of your respiratory ... Any obstruction of the upper airway has the potential to be life-threatening. Seek emergency medical attention immediately if ... Emergency treatment of an upper airway obstruction. Treatment of your UAO will depend on the cause. Regardless of the source of ...
Airway Obstruction: Prevention | Johns Hopkins Medicine
Home Health Conditions and Diseases Airway Obstruction Prevention Airway Obstruction: Prevention. Facebook Twitter Linkedin ... Foods account for half of airways obstructions. Keep the following foods away from children younger than 4 years:. *. Hot dogs ... These may lead to obstruction of an infants airway or suffocation. ...
Upper airway obstruction | Diagnosaurus
Upper airway obstruction answers are found in the Diagnosaurus powered by Unbound Medicine. Available for iPhone, iPad, Android ... Upper airway obstruction is a topic covered in the Diagnosaurus. To view the entire topic, please log in or purchase a ... Upper Airway Obstruction [Internet]. In: Diagnosaurus. McGraw-Hill Education; 2015. [cited 2021 April 21]. Available from: ... Zeiger, Roni F.. "Upper Airway Obstruction." Diagnosaurus, 4th ed., McGraw-Hill Education, 2015. 5minute, www.unboundmedicine. ...
Recurrent airway obstruction (RAO) - University of Saskatchewan
Recurrent airway obstruction (RAO). Many horses across Canada are affected by recurrent airway obstruction (RAO), a respiratory ... Recurrent airway obstruction is a chronic condition that waxes and wanes. Affected horses experience episodes of respiratory ... both of which contribute to airway obstruction and difficulty in breathing. Episodes can vary in severity, but for some horses ... Strict management to reduce your horses exposure to airway irritants will help to maintain your horse in remission and keep it ...
Word! Airway Obstruction
... Airway Obstruction. (En español: Obstrucción de las vías aéreas) ... its called an airway obstruction. When someone has asthma, the airways may become obstructed, or blocked, because the airways ... Say: air-way ub-struk-shun. When something keeps the air from moving in and out of the airways in your lungs, ...
Juvenile Nasopharyngeal Angiofibroma Presenting with Acute Airway Obstruction
How does airway obstruction in asthma affect the ability to breathe?
Airway obstruction causes increased resistance to airflow and decreased expiratory flow rates. These changes lead to a ... encoded search term (How does airway obstruction in asthma affect the ability to breathe?) and How does airway obstruction in ... How does airway obstruction in asthma affect the ability to breathe?. Updated: Nov 20, 2020 ... Airway obstruction causes increased resistance to airflow and decreased expiratory flow rates. These changes lead to a ...
Relation between lung cancer, chronic bronchitis, and airways obstruction. | The BMJ
Emergency evaluation of acute upper airway obstruction in children
The emergent evaluation of children with acute respiratory distress and airway management techniques for the difficult ... This topic will review an emergency diagnostic and therapeutic approach to acute upper airway obstruction in children. ... Airway pressure with chest compressions versus Heimlich manoeuvre in recently dead adults with complete airway obstruction. ... Emergency evaluation of acute upper airway obstruction in children. Author. Laura L Loftis, MD. Laura L Loftis, MD ...
Lithium-Associated Thyromegaly: An Unusual Cause of Airway Obstruction
Acute upper airway obstruction is a medical emergency and can be caused by many serious conditions such as a foreign body ... Lithium-Associated Thyromegaly: An Unusual Cause of Airway Obstruction. Ashish Verma, Siddharth Wartak, and Mark Tidswell ... Thyromegaly has rarely been reported as a source of airway compromise. We present a patient whose thyromegaly is presumed to ... occluding the airway, intrinsic swelling (as in anaphylaxis), or extrinsic compression. ...
Airway obstruction and autoimmunity | Thorax
The increased prevalence of rheumatoid factor in smokers with airway obstruction compared with smokers with normal airways9 and ... airway obstruction. Birring and colleagues have shown an interesting link between respiratory symptoms and autoimmunity in the ... Our group has also found correlations between the severity of airway obstruction and the extent of rheumatoid disease at both ... Saravanan V, Cox J, Keaney NP, et al. Airway obstruction in rheumatoid arthritis: correlation with articular disease. ...
Recurrent airway obstruction - definition of recurrent airway obstruction by The Free Dictionary
recurrent airway obstruction synonyms, recurrent airway obstruction pronunciation, recurrent airway obstruction translation, ... English dictionary definition of recurrent airway obstruction. n. A respiratory disease of horses that is characterized by a ... recurrent airway obstruction. Also found in: Thesaurus, Medical, Legal, Acronyms, Encyclopedia, Wikipedia. recurrent airway ... Recurrent airway obstruction - definition of recurrent airway obstruction by The Free Dictionary https://www.thefreedictionary. ...
Mild Airway obstruction? - Allergies & Asthma - HealingWell.com Forum
Novel biodegradable magnesium-alloy tracheal stents for children with airway obstruction
... a narrowing of the airway in children, is a complex medical condition. While it can be something a child is born with or caused ... Novel biodegradable magnesium-alloy tracheal stents for children with airway obstruction. *Download PDF Copy ... In-vivo efficacy of biodegradable ultrahigh ductility Mg-Li-Zn alloy tracheal stents for pediatric airway obstruction. ... The stent was shown to keep the airway open over time and have low degradation rates, displaying normal healing and no adverse ...
Atopic asthmatic immune phenotypes associated with airway microbiota and airway obstruction
The lower airway microbiota has been associated with clinical features such as airway obstruction, symptom control, and ... Objective To assess the relationship between local airway inflammation, severity of disease, and the lower airway microbiota in ... Inflammation of the airways was assessed via a cytokine and chemokine panel. Lower airway microbiota composition was determined ... AP2 was associated with more obstruction, compared to AP1. After treatment with FP reduced MIP-1β and TNF-α and increased IL-2 ...
Japanese surgeons develop new technique to relieve airway obstruction in children
... can compromise the airway and cause breathing difficulty. ... No matter the cause, airway obstruction in children can be life ... at two medical centers underwent a total of 127 ES for 139 obstruction sites. Airway obstruction was caused by congenital ... Japanese surgeons develop new technique to relieve airway obstruction in children. *Download PDF Copy ... A team of surgeons in Japan has developed a technique to relieve airway obstruction in children. The technique, known as ...
JCI -
SLC26A9-mediated chloride secretion prevents mucus obstruction in airway inflammation
... secretion is essential for preventing airway obstruction in allergic airway disease. These results indicate that SLC26A9 may ... treated Slc26a9-deficient mice exhibited airway mucus obstruction, which did not occur in wild-type controls. In a study ... We found that IL-13 treatment increased Cl- secretion in the airways of wild-type but not Slc26a9-deficient mice. While IL-13- ... Representative morphology of conducting airways (. A. ) and lung parenchyma (. B. ) in naive wild-type and Slc26a9-/-. mice. ...
JCI -
SLC26A9-mediated chloride secretion prevents mucus obstruction in airway inflammation
SLC26A9 prevents airway mucus obstruction in the presence of mucin overproduction in Th2-mediated airway disease. (A) ... The observation that genetic deletion of Slc26a9 produced significant airway mucus obstruction in allergic airway disease ... airway mucus obstruction was observed in the majority of IL-13-treated Slc26a9-/- mice (Figure 3D). Further, airway morphometry ... secretion is activated and prevents airway mucus obstruction in allergic airway disease. These results suggest SLC26A9 as a ...
Kidshealth: Definition: Airway Obstruction | Akron Children's Hospital
Airway Obstruction. When we breathe, air passes through our airways (the tubes that carry air into and out of the lungs) to get ... The muscles surrounding the airways also tighten, which makes the already clogged airways even narrower. These narrow, swollen ... and mucus-filled airways are obstructed - in other words, they dont let air through as easily as healthy airways. Obstructed ... In someone with asthma, the airways are inflamed, which means that they swell and produce lots of thick mucus. ...
Boston Terrier - Brachycephalic Airway Obstruction Syndrome - UFAW
Brachycephalic Airway Obstruction Syndrome (BAOS). Related terms: Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS), ... Most brachycephalic dogs are affected by upper airway obstruction to some degree (Brown & Gregory 2005). The airways are ... Brachycephalic Airway Obstruction Syndrome (BAOS) is a result of breeding practices that have selected for a shortened facial ... Brachycephalic Airway Obstruction Syndrome (BAOS) occurs in all dog breeds with brachycephaly Brachycephaly is characterised by ...
Severe Irreversible Airways Obstruction Without Emphysema | Thorax
A clinical trial of oral clenbuterol (NAB 365) in chronic airways obstruction
... was compared with terbutaline during a 5-week single-blind crossover study in 16 patients with chronic airways obstruction and ... A clinical trial of oral clenbuterol (NAB 365) in chronic airways obstruction Curr Med Res Opin. 1980;6(7):449-55. doi: 10.1185 ... It is suggested that clenbuterol is a good alternative oral drug for treatment of chronic airways obstruction. ... was compared with terbutaline during a 5-week single-blind crossover study in 16 patients with chronic airways obstruction and ...
Posterior Septal Widening as a Cause of Nasal Airway Obstruction
It is important for the otolaryngologist to be aware of the myriad of causes of nasal airway obstruction. An accurate history ... The different causes of nasal airway obstruction are very wide-ranging, spanning from congenital life threatening causes to ... the physician should be aware of the possibility of a widened posterior septum as a cause of nasal airway obstruction. ... Herein, we present a case of nasal obstruction caused by widening of the posterior septum. A 52-year-old gentleman presented to ...
Upper airways obstruction | British Journal of Sports Medicine
It should be remembered that opening the airway is the overriding priority, as hypoxia from airway obstruction is inevitably ... The tongue falling backwards and blocking the nasopharynx is the commonest cause of upper airway obstruction. However, it may ... LARYNGEAL MASK AIRWAY (LMA). A tube with a small mask with a cuff at the end designed to sit over the larynx is inserted. It is ... The nasopharyngeal airway is of great value if the teeth are clenched or if the mouth and face are injured. They should only be ...
Omalizumab, airway obstruction and remodeling | European Respiratory Society
Omalizumab, airway obstruction and remodeling. Michela Maria Bellocchia, Renza Ambrosanio, Filippo Patrucco, Giulia Verri, ... Omalizumab, airway obstruction and remodeling. Michela Maria Bellocchia, Renza Ambrosanio, Filippo Patrucco, Giulia Verri, ... Omalizumab, airway obstruction and remodeling. Michela Maria Bellocchia, Renza Ambrosanio, Filippo Patrucco, Giulia Verri, ... Omalizumab, airway obstruction and remodeling Message Subject (Your Name) has sent you a message from European Respiratory ...
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Trachea14
- The upper airway of your respiratory system consists of the trachea, larynx or voice box, and throat. (healthline.com)
- 2,3 Congenital and neoplastic lesions of the face, larynx, and trachea should be considered in the infant with airway obstruction. (aappublications.org)
- While stents are great at holding the airway open and simultaneously allowing the trachea to continue growing, they can move around, or cause damage when they're eventually removed. (news-medical.net)
- Several pediatric medical conditions, such as congenital heart disease, vascular compression, and congenital softening of the cartilage lining the trachea or bronchi, can compromise the airway and cause breathing difficulty. (news-medical.net)
- The technique, known as external stenting (ES), expands and stabilizes the airway by suspending its wall to a rigid prosthesis placed around the bronchus or trachea. (news-medical.net)
- A larger piece that is approximately one-half to two-thirds of the circumference is used to stabilize the cartilage portion of the airway and the smaller one with one-third of the circumference stabilizes the membrane portion of the trachea. (news-medical.net)
- The upper airway is the segment of the airways between the nose or mouth and the carina at the lower end of the trachea. (clinicaladvisor.com)
- The upper airway has four compartments: the nose (during nasopharyngeal breathing) and mouth (during oropharyngeal breathing), the pharynx, the larynx and the trachea. (clinicaladvisor.com)
- Factors that predispose children to airway compromise include the orientation of their larynx, the narrow caliber of their trachea, and their weak intercostal muscles. (ovid.com)
- Congenital high airway obstruction syndrome (CHAOS) occurs when the fetal airway is blocked, causing swelling of the lungs, trachea and bronchial tubes, as well as heart failure. (lifespan.org)
- Other types of cancer also may cause airway obstruction by metastatic spread to the trachea or bronchi. (vcuhealth.org)
- This inflatable tube is inserted into the mouth or nose and passed into the trachea to provide mechanical ventilation, to provide a suction route, to prevent aspiration of stomach contents, and to bypass upper airway obstruction. (thefreedictionary.com)
- Central airway obstruction (CAO) refers to a variety of obstructive processes that impede airflow within the central airways, trachea, and mainstem bronchi. (bmj.com)
- There is intrinsic, inside the airway (larynx, trachea, bronchus) and extrinsic which is compression of these organs such as by a large blood clot or cancer or strangulation. (healthtap.com)
Severe15
- We present a patient whose thyromegaly is presumed to have been induced by lithium and was massive enough to cause severe airway compromise. (hindawi.com)
- When the obstruction is severe, laser resection and tracheal stenting have been used as a bridge to surgery. (clinicaladvisor.com)
- Even in young patients with partial airway occlusion, symptoms can be severe and potentially life-threatening. (ovid.com)
- Neoplastic severe central airways obstruction, interventional bronchoscopy: A decision-making analysis. (biomedsearch.com)
- This study focuses on the development of a predictive preintervention model that is useful when deciding whether to perform therapeutic interventional bronchoscopy in patients with severe central airway obstruction. (biomedsearch.com)
- METHODS: A total of 804 patients who underwent rigid bronchoscopy under general anesthesia to treat severe neoplastic central airway obstruction from 1990 to 2009 were studied. (biomedsearch.com)
- RESULTS: Of the 804 patients with severe neoplastic airway obstruction, 681 (84.7%) achieved luminal clearance, and the procedure was considered an endoscopic success. (biomedsearch.com)
- Anaphylactic reactions can also result in facial swelling and severe obstruction of the nostrils (See the section on laryngeal edema on the opposite page). (veterinarypracticenews.com)
- Prompt diagnosis, communication, and appropriate multidisciplinary airway management can lead to successful outcomes even in these severe cases. (dovepress.com)
- Choking, laryngospasm, and epiglottis is can all cause acute upper airway obstruction that is severe! (healthtap.com)
- Regression models assessing associations between occupational exposures (no/low/high), level of lung function (prebronchodilator FEV 1 , FEV 1 /FVC) and mild and moderate/severe airway obstruction were adjusted for sex, age, height, weight, current/ex-smoking and packyears. (bmj.com)
- Results Occupational exposure to VGDF and pesticides was associated with a lower level of FEV 1 and FEV 1 /FVC and with a higher prevalence of mild and moderate/severe airway obstruction in the two general populations investigated. (bmj.com)
- The governing board of the California stem cell agency today effectively approved a $4.4 million grant for research involving severe airway obstruction. (blogspot.com)
- Is it best to immediately ventilate a person with a severe airway obstruction? (healthtap.com)
- Severe narrowing of laryngeal airway. (radiopaedia.org)
Malignant Airway Obstruction1
- Assess the safety and feasibility of local oncological drug delivery into the bronchial wall after recanalization of subjects with malignant airway obstruction. (clinicaltrials.gov)
Patency4
- This association can be related to previous studies indicating that neck flexion interferes with neuromuscular regulation of pharyngeal patency and can produce intermittent airway obstruction. (nih.gov)
- Chemotherapy and radiation therapy are often unsuccessful or prolonged in restoring airway patency and reinflation of collapsed lung. (vcuhealth.org)
- This is a hollow tube inserted into the esophagus to maintain airway patency in unconscious persons and to permit positive-pressure ventilation through the face mask connected to the tube. (thefreedictionary.com)
- As the nose is made smaller and narrower during rhinoplasty, the patency of nasal airway decreases. (vgplasticsurgery.com)
Recurrent4
- Many horses across Canada are affected by recurrent airway obstruction (RAO), a respiratory disease that's also known as heaves or broken wind. (usask.ca)
- Recurrent airway obstruction is a chronic condition that waxes and wanes. (usask.ca)
- Stridor Recurrent airway obstruction Respiratory Emergencies, section Acute Upper Airway Obstruction. (wikipedia.org)
- Endoscopic image of the carina of a horse with recurrent airway obstruction (heaves). (merckvetmanual.com)
Larynx5
- Upper airway obstructions occur in the area from your nose and lips to your larynx (voice box). (aarp.org)
- Lower airway obstructions occur between your larynx and the narrow passageways of your lungs. (aarp.org)
- These pressures can collapse the nostrils, larynx, and pharynx, all of which are structures of the extrathoracic airway that are not supported by bone or cartilage. (veterinarypracticenews.com)
- The head's soft tissues are not proportionate to the shortened nature of the skull, and the excess tissues tend to increase resistance to the flow of air through the upper airway (nostrils, sinuses, pharynx and larynx). (cavalierhealth.org)
- Stridor is when there is swelling at or just above the larynx causing obstruction to inhalation. (healthtap.com)
Tracheal4
- We hope this new approach leads to new and improved treatments for patients with this complex condition as well as other tracheal obstruction conditions including tracheal cancer. (news-medical.net)
- 2020) In-vivo efficacy of biodegradable ultrahigh ductility Mg-Li-Zn alloy tracheal stents for pediatric airway obstruction. (news-medical.net)
- Two common causes of malignant upper airway obstruction include laryngeal and tracheal carcinomas. (clinicaladvisor.com)
- Upper airway obstruction due to goitre is frequently under-diagnosed because the progressive and insidious growth allows the patient time to compensate and remain asymptomatic for up to 70% of tracheal compression. (bmj.com)
Acute airway9
- Acute airway obstructions are blockages that occur quickly. (aarp.org)
- An example of an acute airway obstruction is choking on a foreign object. (aarp.org)
- Imaging Acute Airway Obstruction in Infants and Children. (ovid.com)
- Acute airway obstruction is much more common in infants and children than in adults because of their unique anatomic and physiologic features. (ovid.com)
- Because the clinical manifestations of acute airway obstruction are often nonspecific, clinicians often rely on the findings at imaging to establish a diagnosis. (ovid.com)
- Several key anatomic features of the pediatric airway make it particularly susceptible to respiratory distress, and the imaging recommendations for children suspected of having acute airway obstruction are presented. (ovid.com)
- The purpose of this article is to provide an imaging approach to acquired causes of acute airway obstruction in children, including (a) abnormalities affecting the upper portion of the airway, such as croup, acute epiglottitis, retropharyngeal infection, and foreign bodies, and (b) abnormalities affecting the lower portion of the airway, such as asthma, bronchiolitis, and foreign bodies. (ovid.com)
- It is essential that the radiologist recognize key imaging findings and understand the pathophysiologic features of acute airway obstruction because in most cases, when the cause is identified, the condition responds well to prompt management. (ovid.com)
- Benign multinodular goitre is a common problem but rarely cause acute airway obstruction. (bmj.com)
Nasal21
- Could allergies/post nasal drip cause the mild airway obstruction? (healingwell.com)
- Nasal airway obstruction, a well-known cause of patient discomfort, is one of the most common presenting complaints to the otolaryngologist. (scirp.org)
- The different causes of nasal airway obstruction are very wide-ranging, spanning from congenital life threatening causes to acquired benign causes. (scirp.org)
- Herein, we present a case of nasal obstruction caused by widening of the posterior septum. (scirp.org)
- It is important for the otolaryngologist to be aware of the myriad of causes of nasal airway obstruction. (scirp.org)
- An accurate history and physical examination including anterior and posterior rhinoscopy is important in the diagnosis of nasal airway obstruction. (scirp.org)
- More importantly, the physician should be aware of the possibility of a widened posterior septum as a cause of nasal airway obstruction. (scirp.org)
- Nasal airway obstruction is one of the most common presenting complaints in otolaryngology. (scirp.org)
- Herein, we present a case of nasal airway obstruction caused by widening of the posterior septum, a mild but clinically significant form of membranous choanal stenosis. (scirp.org)
- This case highlights the importance of nasal endoscopy in the diagnosis of nasal airway obstruction. (scirp.org)
- A recent survey of otolaryngologists reports that nasal endoscopy was considered a criterion standard in the evaluation of nasal airway obstruction [4] , corroborating the central theme of this case report. (scirp.org)
- Since horses are obligate nasal breathers, the UA is the only conduit for airflow to and from the lungs, making a normal airway essential for the horse. (veterinarypracticenews.com)
- Although some UA diseases ( e.g. nasal masses) result in abnormal inspiratory and expiratory noise, obstructions of the upper airway predominantly cause noise during inspiration. (veterinarypracticenews.com)
- Obstructions of the nostrils or nasal passages must be bilateral to cause significant airflow reduction, and are an unusual reason for respiratory distress. (veterinarypracticenews.com)
- Some of the most common causes of acute, bilateral nasal obstruction include trauma, bee stings, ant bites, snake bites, and acute bilateral jugular vein thrombosis. (veterinarypracticenews.com)
- A surgeon can evaluate the patient's nasal airways for obstruction at the opening of the nose or inside the nose. (uky.edu)
- Nasal airway obstruction is very common. (vgplasticsurgery.com)
- Many patients presenting to plastic surgeons for nose reshaping or rhinoplasty are diagnosed with a nasal airway obstruction. (vgplasticsurgery.com)
- However, during examination a partial or complete nasal airway obstruction is diagnosed. (vgplasticsurgery.com)
- There are several causes of nasal airway obstruction. (vgplasticsurgery.com)
- Most experienced rhinoplasty surgeons will take measures to also open nasal airways to improve or at least maintain the breathing function of the nose since creating beautiful nose that is blocked is simply a useless nose. (vgplasticsurgery.com)
Symptoms of Airway Obstruction1
- what are symptoms of airway obstruction in a toddler? (healthtap.com)
Portion of the airway1
- The upper airway has been divided into the extrathoracic portion of the airway, the segment above the thoracic inlet, and the intrathoracic portion. (clinicaladvisor.com)
Significant upper airway obst2
- Brachycephalic airway obstruction syndrome (BAOS) * is characterized by primary and secondary upper respiratory tract abnormalities, which may result in significant upper airway obstruction. (cavalierhealth.org)
- These seven represented or were referred at 24-51 days of age (mean 36.6 days), and were subsequently diagnosed with significant upper airway obstruction. (bmj.com)
Endotracheal intubation1
- We report a rare case of significant airway obstruction in a 14-month-old patient requiring rapid, emergent tracheotomy after attempts at endotracheal intubation by an experienced airway surgeon were unsuccessful. (dovepress.com)
Association between airway obstruction2
- 2 We have reported a similar association between airway obstruction and rheumatoid arthritis with a 2-3-fold increased prevalence of wheeze and physiological abnormalities in patients with rheumatoid arthritis compared with controls with osteoarthritis. (bmj.com)
- This analysis found no association between airway obstruction and any the following: gender, body mass index, smoking cessation in the past three years, cannabis smoking, or HCV status. (thebodypro.com)
Asthma12
- In someone with asthma, the airways are inflamed, which means that they swell and produce lots of thick mucus. (kidshealth.org)
- When someone has asthma , the airways may become obstructed, or blocked, because the airways are swollen, narrow, and clogged with thick mucus. (kidshealth.org)
- Whereas it is well recognized that psychogenic and emotional factors can trigger asthma, 1 the role played by psychogenic and emotional factors in upper airway obstruction is less well reported. (aappublications.org)
- How does airway obstruction in asthma affect the ability to breathe? (medscape.com)
- Mechanism of airway inflammation in asthma. (medscape.com)
- Effects of Interleukin-13 Blockade on Allergen-induced Airway Responses in Mild Atopic Asthma. (medscape.com)
- Asthma is a chronic condition with unknown pathogenesis, and recent evidence suggests that enhanced airway epithelial chloride (Cl-) secretion plays a role in the disease. (jci.org)
- To determine the role of the solute carrier family 26, member 9 (SLC26A9) Cl- channel in asthma, we induced Th2-mediated inflammation via IL-13 treatment in wild-type and Slc26a9-deficient mice and compared the effects on airway ion transport, morphology, and mucus content. (jci.org)
- We conclude that cessation of regular treatment after 2 wk with both low-dose and high-dose inhaled terbutaline does not result in a significant rebound airway responsiveness in patients with mild asthma. (unboundmedicine.com)
- Small airway inflammation and remodelling occurs in asthma and may underpin disease persistence, since conventional inhaled treatments do not penetrate to the small airway compartment. (bl.uk)
- Central airway obstruction (CAO) may present in a wide variety of ways, and patients are frequently misdiagnosed with asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. (bmj.com)
- This study aimed to estimate prevalence, incidence and risk factors of chronic airway obstruction (CAO) in a population-based adult asthma cohort. (diva-portal.org)
Chronic airway obst1
- Benign causes of chronic airway obstruction are numerous and include infectious diseases (eg, tuberculosis, aspergillosis) and chronic inflammatory diseases (eg, sarcoidosis, Wegener's granulomatosis, relapsing polychondritis).Treatment using antiinfectives or antiinflammatory agents, respectively, is appropriate. (clinicaladvisor.com)
Small-airway obstruction4
- Small-airway obstruction and emphysema in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. (nih.gov)
- We wanted to determine whether there was a relationship between small-airway obstruction and emphysematous destruction in COPD. (nih.gov)
- There is an important unmet need for reliable and non-invasive methods to measure small airway obstruction. (bl.uk)
- Small airway obstruction and COPD are highly prevalent among people living with HIV, partly because of high-frequency risk factors such as smoking and lung infection. (thebodypro.com)
Relieve airway obstruction2
- In a presentation at the 96th AATS Annual Meeting, investigators describe their experience with external stenting to relieve airway obstruction in 98 children over an 18-year period. (news-medical.net)
- A team of surgeons in Japan has developed a technique to relieve airway obstruction in children. (news-medical.net)
Complications5
- Children have small airways and are at highest risk of complications related to airway swelling. (healthline.com)
- Intraoral removal of a submandibular gland stone is less invasive than submandibulectomy, with no life-threatening airway complications reported until now. (dovepress.com)
- Surgeons should be vigilant of the potential risk of airway complications following an intraoral approach for submandibular gland stone removal. (dovepress.com)
- Corticosteroids may have a role in hastening resolution of some complications, especially upper airway obstruction and possibly immune-mediated anemia and thrombocytopenia, but should be used judiciously. (lww.com)
- and a patient age of 55 or more-increase the risk of airway complications. (americannursetoday.com)
Inflammation4
- Cosio MG , Majo J, Cosio MG. Inflammation of the airways and lung parenchyma in COPD: role of T cells. (bmj.com)
- Our data demonstrate that the SLC26A9 Cl- channel is activated in airway inflammation and suggest that SLC26A9-mediated Cl- secretion is essential for preventing airway obstruction in allergic airway disease. (jci.org)
- Conclusions - Our findings support the hypothesis that omalizumab attenuates airway inflammation and remodeling, acting in the first few months of therapy. (ersjournals.com)
- Higher odds of airway obstruction with HIV could be explained, the researchers hypothesize, by 'an interaction between HIV, increased lung immune activation despite antiretroviral therapy[,] and smoking,' leading to oxidative stress, local inflammation, and parenchyma destruction. (thebodypro.com)
Diseases7
- Diseases that cause lower airway obstruction are termed obstructive lung diseases . (wikipedia.org)
- 8 A key investigation would be to study the origin of proinflammatory cells and cytokines when airway obstruction occurs in the presence of organ specific autoimmune diseases to determine whether these are produced elsewhere before "homing" into the lung or are activated and produced de novo in the lung. (bmj.com)
- Is the lung (that is, the airway) a "culprit" rather than a "target" organ in autoimmune diseases? (bmj.com)
- These results indicate that SLC26A9 may serve as a therapeutic target for airway diseases associated with mucus plugging. (jci.org)
- Both benign and malignant diseases of the upper airways may lead to progressive airway obstruction. (clinicaladvisor.com)
- We developed novel methods for analysing inert gas washout curves, and showed that the parameters derived are repeatable, capture the full information content of the curve, and may be superior to standard parameters in distinguishing between subphenotypes of airway diseases. (bl.uk)
- This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases, not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Tracheobronchial causes to airway obstruction. (rightdiagnosis.com)
Blockage7
- Airway obstruction is a blockage of respiration in the airway . (wikipedia.org)
- It is different from airway restriction (which prevents air from diffusing into the pulmonary arteries because of some kind of blockage in the lungs). (wikipedia.org)
- An acute upper airway obstruction (UAO) is a blockage that occurs in your upper airway. (healthline.com)
- A blockage in your airway could prevent your body from getting enough oxygen. (healthline.com)
- Congenital high airway obstruction syndrome (CHAOS) is a term used to describe a rare congenital anomaly (present before birth) characterized by a blockage of the airway. (chop.edu)
- This blockage can occur in different areas along the airway and causes fluid to become trapped in the unborn baby's lungs. (chop.edu)
- An airway obstruction is a blockage in any part of the airway. (aarp.org)
Inhalation4
- 1. Airways resistance and lung volume were measured in twenty-five patients with chronic bronchitis and fifteen patients without chest disease before and after the inhalation of isoprenaline. (portlandpress.com)
- 2. There were significant decreases in airways resistance after isoprenaline inhalation and intravenous atropine both in patients with bronchitis and normal subjects but the decreases were greater in the patients with chronic bronchitis. (portlandpress.com)
- This is the result of subatmospheric airway pressures that develop during inhalation. (veterinarypracticenews.com)
- Stertor is when the tongue or upper throat tissues cause obstruction to inhalation in the upper part of the throat. (healthtap.com)
Occurs3
- When an inflammatory reaction occurs in the horse's lungs, the airways narrow and there's an excessive production of mucus secretions - both of which contribute to airway obstruction and difficulty in breathing. (usask.ca)
- Brachycephalic Airway Obstruction Syndrome (BAOS) occurs in all dog breeds with brachycephaly Brachycephaly is characterised by greatly shortened upper jaws and noses, but the soft tissues of the nose and throat remain unchanged, thus these tissues are squeezed into a substantially smaller space. (ufaw.org.uk)
- The types of airway obstructions are classified based on where the obstruction occurs and how much it blocks. (aarp.org)
Bronchoscopy3
- Bronchoscopy can also help your doctor evaluate different causes of obstruction. (aarp.org)
- Once this has been accomplished, a variety of airway interventions including bronchoscopy, mechanical debulking, balloon bronchoplasty, and stent placement can be employed. (bmj.com)
- Definitive diagnosis requires diagnostic bronchoscopy that permits airway inspection and assessment of the lesion or foreign body, removal of secretions, and diagnostic biopsies to be taken when indicated. (bmj.com)
Airflow5
- Airway obstruction causes increased resistance to airflow and decreased expiratory flow rates. (medscape.com)
- The neutrophil numbers correlated with physiological evidence of increased bronchial reactivity to methacholine and airflow obstruction, suggesting recruitment of neutrophils as the effector cell by the controlling lymphocytes. (bmj.com)
- Bronchial reactivity and airflow obstruction in rheumatoid arthritis. (bmj.com)
- Measurements of expiratory airflow and respiratory effort indicated that 36 of 43 spells were mixed, consisting of central apnea preceded or followed by airway obstruction. (nih.gov)
- Significant treatment effects were observed with respect to spirometric airflow obstruction and air trapping, as well as with a number of MBW parameters. (bl.uk)
Severity5
- Our group has also found correlations between the severity of airway obstruction and the extent of rheumatoid disease at both the systemic 4 and articular 5 levels. (bmj.com)
- Depending on the severity, doctors will use a combination of endoscopic techniques, surgical repair, tracheostomy, or deployment of stents to hold the airway open and enable breathing. (news-medical.net)
- The type of obstruction, its location and severity, as well as your overall health status and personal needs, will determine which approach is appropriate for you. (henryford.com)
- Failure to thrive occured in six of these seven infants at the time of presentation, and was a strong indicator of the severity of upper airway obstruction. (bmj.com)
- The use of polysomnography greatly improved the diagnostic accuracy in assesssing the severity of upper airway obstruction and monitoring the response to treatment. (bmj.com)
Benign1
- It appears that malignancy and benign strictures related to previous airway interventions have become more prevalent in recent years. (clinicaladvisor.com)
Congenital3
- Airway obstruction was caused by congenital tracheobronchomalacia (cartilage weakening) in 52 cases, by vascular compression in 43 cases, and a combination of both in three cases. (news-medical.net)
- Congenital high airway obstruction syndrome can be related to genetic or chromosome differences such as Fraser syndrome or 22q11.2 deletion syndrome, among others. (chop.edu)
- An accurate diagnosis of congenital high airway obstruction syndrome by a team that cares for a high volume of babies with CHAOS and other fetal lung lesions is essential because advanced diagnostics combined with experience can lead to improved long-term outcomes. (chop.edu)
Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome1
- BAOS is also referred to as brachycephalic airway disease (BAD) and brachycephalic airway syndrome (BAS) and even brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome (BOAS). (cavalierhealth.org)
Lungs8
- When we breathe, air passes through our airways (the tubes that carry air into and out of the lungs) to get to our lungs. (kidshealth.org)
- When something keeps the air from moving in and out of the airways in your lungs, it's called an airway obstruction. (kidshealth.org)
- When the horse inhales these particles, they cause an inflammatory reaction in the small airways of its lungs. (usask.ca)
- However, bacteria in the lungs may perpetuate the condition and contribute to damage of the airways. (usask.ca)
- To perform a BAL, your veterinarian will pass a long tube up the horse's nostrils and down into the lungs until it wedges in one of the small airways. (usask.ca)
- We used multidetector computed tomography (CT) to compare the number of airways measuring 2.0 to 2.5 mm in 78 patients who had various stages of COPD, as judged by scoring on the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) scale, in isolated lungs removed from patients with COPD who underwent lung transplantation, and in donor (control) lungs. (nih.gov)
- The airway is a complex system of tubes that conveys inhaled air from your nose and mouth into your lungs. (aarp.org)
- An obstruction may partially or totally prevent air from getting into your lungs. (aarp.org)
Depend on the cause1
- The symptoms of an airway obstruction depend on the cause. (aarp.org)
Lung parenchyma2
Central airway4
- Rigid bronchoscopic intervention in patients with respiratory failure caused by malignant central airway obstruction. (nih.gov)
- Bronchoscopic intervention in patients with malignant central airway obstruction provides initial palliation and stabilization of the airway, allowing the possibility of other effective therapeutic modalities, such as surgery, radiation, or chemotherapy. (nih.gov)
- range, 29 to 76 years) who underwent emergency airway intervention for malignant central airway obstruction. (nih.gov)
- These data show that rigid bronchoscopic intervention in critically ill patients with malignant central airway obstruction may be temporarily life-saving and, in some patients, may serve as a "bridge" to allow time for additional therapies for longer survival. (nih.gov)
Occur4
- While IL-13-induced mucus overproduction was similar in both strains, treated Slc26a9-deficient mice exhibited airway mucus obstruction, which did not occur in wild-type controls. (jci.org)
- Chronic airway obstructions occur two different ways. (aarp.org)
- Obstruction of the upper airway may occur acutely and result in respiratory distress and death in minutes. (clinicaladvisor.com)
- Airway obstruction can occur when children choke on an object that is blocking the airway, suffocate on items that block or cover the airways, or strangle themselves with items that become wrapped around their necks. (nyhq.org)
Clinical7
- The response of small airway biomarkers to an intervention was assessed within a clinical trial of a novel anti-eosinophilic agent. (bl.uk)
- All children had been reviewed by either an experienced general paediatrician or a neonatologist in the first week of life, suggesting that clinical signs alone are insufficent to alert the physician to the degree of upper airway obstruction or that obstruction developed gradually after discharge home. (bmj.com)
- Objective measures such as polysomnography should be used, as clinical signs alone may be an inadequate guide to the degree of upper airway obstruction. (bmj.com)
- Subsequently Bull et al noted that upper airway obstruction may appear over the first month of life, but did not provide any specific clinical details. (bmj.com)
- 6 This report highlights the hitherto unreported high prevalence of late clinical presentation of upper airway obstruction in the Pierre Robin sequence, and the need for close prospective respiratory monitoring of all such infants. (bmj.com)
- Her micrognathia and cleft palate were immediately apparent but there was no clinical evidence of upper airway obstruction. (bmj.com)
- Airway obstruction is a clinical diagnosis. (radiopaedia.org)
Dyspnea2
- Alternatively, upper airway obstruction may evolve chronically, resulting in progressive dyspnea and exercise intolerance. (clinicaladvisor.com)
- Defining characteristics presented by a person with ineffective airway clearance are likely to include abnormal breath sounds, alterations in respiratory rate or depth, cough (effective or ineffective and with or without sputum), cyanosis, dyspnea, and possibly fever. (thefreedictionary.com)
Definition1
- what is the definition or description of: airway obstruction? (healthtap.com)
Complication3
- Other conditions that might have Airway Obstruction as a complication may, potentially, be an underlying cause of Airway Obstruction. (rightdiagnosis.com)
- 1,2 The rarest but most deadly complication of IM is respiratory obstruction. (lww.com)
- You also explain that the repeated vomiting may have contributed to her airway complication. (americannursetoday.com)
Epiglottitis1
- Additional tests may include a CT scan of the head, neck, or chest to determine other sources of obstruction, such as epiglottitis. (aarp.org)
Onset3
- The study uses innovative statistical methods - parametric survival models with change points - to study the incidence of new onset obstructive airway disease (OAD) diagnoses and symptoms over the first ten years following WTC exposure, with the goal of determining the length of time that exposure response gradients are observed among exposed FDNY firefighters. (cdc.gov)
- These results show that narrowing and disappearance of small conducting airways before the onset of emphysematous destruction can explain the increased peripheral airway resistance reported in COPD. (nih.gov)
- 5 Late onset of upper airway obstruction, particularly after initial hospital discharge, has potentially serious consequences. (bmj.com)
Lower airway5
- It can be broadly classified into being either in the upper airway or lower airway . (wikipedia.org)
- Lower airway obstruction is mainly caused by increased resistance in the bronchioles (usually from a decreased radius of the bronchioles) that reduces the amount of air inhaled in each breath and the oxygen that reaches the pulmonary arteries . (wikipedia.org)
- Lower airway obstruction can be measured using spirometry . (wikipedia.org)
- Obstructions of the UA often result in characteristic symptoms that allow a differentiation from lower airway problems without pursuing further diagnostics. (veterinarypracticenews.com)
- Stridor, an abnormal, intense respiratory noise that is audible without a stethoscope, is more likely to be present in horses with obstruction of the upper rather than lower airway. (veterinarypracticenews.com)
Obstructive airways disease1
- The duration of an exposure response gradient between incident obstructive airways disease and work at the World Trade Center site: 2001-2011. (cdc.gov)
Cause airway1
- No matter the cause, airway obstruction in children can be life-threatening, requiring immediate attention. (news-medical.net)
Partial airway2
Mucus2
- These narrow, swollen, and mucus-filled airways are obstructed - in other words, they don't let air through as easily as healthy airways. (kidshealth.org)
- Chronic obstruction may also result in acute respiratory distress when a critical narrowing of the airway is reached through progression of the primary cause of the obstruction or as a result of mucus plugging or bleeding. (clinicaladvisor.com)
Diagnosis2
- airway clearance, ineffective a nursing diagnosis accepted by the North American Nursing Diagnosis Association, defined as inability by an individual to clear secretions or obstructions from the respiratory tract to maintain a clear airway. (thefreedictionary.com)
- Goals and outcome criteria for planning and interventions to prevent, minimize, or alleviate ineffective airway clearance will depend on the patient's medical diagnosis, specific nursing diagnoses, and related pathophysiology. (thefreedictionary.com)
Infants5
- Our observations suggest that airway obstruction may be an important factor in the pathogenesis of apnea in certain preterm infants. (nih.gov)
- Infants and children under age 4 are particularly at risk for choking on food or small objects because their upper airways are smaller, they are less experienced in chewing food properly, and they tend to explore things with their mouths. (nyhq.org)
- 1 2 Infants with Pierre Robin sequence are classically described as developing airway obstruction soon after birth. (bmj.com)
- 10 of these infants were diagnosed with upper airway obstruction. (bmj.com)
- The remaining seven infants were not felt, by experienced paediatricians or neonatologists, to have airway obstruction during the initial neonatal period. (bmj.com)
Patient's airway2
- You explain your concern about the patient's airway. (americannursetoday.com)
- Following surgery we continue to monitor how well our patient's airway is healing using video-endoscopy in the Department of Otolaryngology endoscopy suite. (henryford.com)
Nasopharyngeal airway1
- The nasopharyngeal airway is of great value if the teeth are clenched or if the mouth and face are injured. (bmj.com)