Airway obstruction. Medical search

Any hindrance to the passage of air into and out of the lungs.

Any impairment, arrest, or reversal of the normal flow of INTESTINAL CONTENTS toward the ANAL CANAL.

Physiologically, the opposition to flow of air caused by the forces of friction. As a part of pulmonary function testing, it is the ratio of driving pressure to the rate of air flow.

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.

Any disorder marked by obstruction of conducting airways of the lung. AIRWAY OBSTRUCTION may be acute, chronic, intermittent, or persistent.

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.

Measurement of the various processes involved in the act of respiration: inspiration, expiration, oxygen and carbon dioxide exchange, lung volume and compliance, etc.

A form of bronchial disorder with three distinct components: airway hyper-responsiveness (RESPIRATORY HYPERSENSITIVITY), airway INFLAMMATION, and intermittent AIRWAY OBSTRUCTION. It is characterized by spasmodic contraction of airway smooth muscle, WHEEZING, and dyspnea (DYSPNEA, PAROXYSMAL).

Pathological processes involving any part of the LARYNX which coordinates many functions such as voice production, breathing, swallowing, and coughing.

Measurement of volume of air inhaled or exhaled by the lung.

The structural changes in the number, mass, size and/or composition of the airway tissues.

The volume of air that is exhaled by a maximal expiration following a maximal inspiration.

The larger air passages of the lungs arising from the terminal bifurcation of the TRACHEA. They include the largest two primary bronchi which branch out into secondary bronchi, and tertiary bronchi which extend into BRONCHIOLES and PULMONARY ALVEOLI.

Any hindrance to the passage of air into and out of the nose. The obstruction may be unilateral or bilateral, and may involve any part of the NASAL CAVITY.

Either of the pair of organs occupying the cavity of the thorax that effect the aeration of the blood.

The tubular and cavernous organs and structures, by means of which pulmonary ventilation and gas exchange between ambient air and the blood are brought about.

Inflammation of the large airways in the lung including any part of the BRONCHI, from the PRIMARY BRONCHI to the TERTIARY BRONCHI.

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.

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.

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.

Measurement of the volume of gas in the lungs, including that which is trapped in poorly communicating air spaces. It is of particular use in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and emphysema. (Segen, Dictionary of Modern Medicine, 1992)

Curves depicting MAXIMAL EXPIRATORY FLOW RATE, in liters/second, versus lung inflation, in liters or percentage of lung capacity, during a FORCED VITAL CAPACITY determination. Common abbreviation is MEFV.

Endoscopic examination, therapy or surgery of the bronchi.

The total volume of gas inspired or expired per unit of time, usually measured in liters per minute.

Narrowing of the caliber of the BRONCHI, physiologically or as a result of pharmacological intervention.

Blocked urine flow through the bladder neck, the narrow internal urethral opening at the base of the URINARY BLADDER. Narrowing or strictures of the URETHRA can be congenital or acquired. It is often observed in males with enlarged PROSTATE glands.

Partial or complete blockage in any part of the URETHRA that can lead to difficulty or inability to empty the URINARY BLADDER. It is characterized by an enlarged, often damaged, bladder with frequent urges to void.

Tests involving inhalation of allergens (nebulized or in dust form), nebulized pharmacologically active solutions (e.g., histamine, methacholine), or control solutions, followed by assessment of respiratory function. These tests are used in the diagnosis of asthma.

Agents that cause an increase in the expansion of a bronchus or bronchial tubes.

A disease of chronic diffuse irreversible airflow obstruction. Subcategories of COPD include CHRONIC BRONCHITIS and PULMONARY EMPHYSEMA.

The hindering of output from the STOMACH into the SMALL INTESTINE. This obstruction may be of mechanical or functional origin such as EDEMA from PEPTIC ULCER; NEOPLASMS; FOREIGN BODIES; or AGING.

The physical or mechanical action of the LUNGS; DIAPHRAGM; RIBS; and CHEST WALL during respiration. It includes airflow, lung volume, neural and reflex controls, mechanoreceptors, breathing patterns, etc.

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.

Occlusion of the outflow tract in either the LEFT VENTRICLE or the RIGHT VENTRICLE of the heart. This may result from CONGENITAL HEART DEFECTS, predisposing heart diseases, complications of surgery, or HEART NEOPLASMS.

Surgical incision of the trachea.

Developmental or acquired stricture or narrowing of the LARYNX. Symptoms of respiratory difficulty depend on the degree of laryngeal narrowing.

The volume of air remaining in the LUNGS at the end of a maximal expiration. Common abbreviation is RV.

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.

A procedure involving placement of a tube into the trachea through the mouth or nose in order to provide a patient with oxygen and anesthesia.

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)

Measurement of the amount of air that the lungs may contain at various points in the respiratory cycle.

A tubular organ of VOICE production. It is located in the anterior neck, superior to the TRACHEA and inferior to the tongue and HYOID BONE.

Measurement of the maximum rate of airflow attained during a FORCED VITAL CAPACITY determination. Common abbreviations are PEFR and PFR.

The rate of airflow measured during a FORCED VITAL CAPACITY determination.

Difficult or labored breathing.

Abnormal accumulation of fluid in tissues of any part of the LARYNX, commonly associated with laryngeal injuries and allergic reactions.

A short-acting beta-2 adrenergic agonist that is primarily used as a bronchodilator agent to treat ASTHMA. Albuterol is prepared as a racemic mixture of R(-) and S(+) stereoisomers. The stereospecific preparation of R(-) isomer of albuterol is referred to as levalbuterol.

The airflow rate measured during the first liter expired after the first 200 ml have been exhausted during a FORCED VITAL CAPACITY determination. Common abbreviations are MEFR, FEF 200-1200, and FEF 0.2-1.2.

Washing liquid obtained from irrigation of the lung, including the BRONCHI and the PULMONARY ALVEOLI. It is generally used to assess biochemical, inflammatory, or infection status of the lung.

A form of hypersensitivity affecting the respiratory tract. It includes ASTHMA and RHINITIS, ALLERGIC, SEASONAL.

The administration of drugs by the respiratory route. It includes insufflation into the respiratory tract.

Enlargement of air spaces distal to the TERMINAL BRONCHIOLES where gas-exchange normally takes place. This is usually due to destruction of the alveolar wall. Pulmonary emphysema can be classified by the location and distribution of the lesions.

The volume of air remaining in the LUNGS at the end of a normal, quiet expiration. It is the sum of the RESIDUAL VOLUME and the EXPIRATORY RESERVE VOLUME. Common abbreviation is FRC.

Surgical formation of an opening into the trachea through the neck, or the opening so created.

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)

A thin leaf-shaped cartilage that is covered with LARYNGEAL MUCOSA and situated posterior to the root of the tongue and HYOID BONE. During swallowing, the epiglottis folds back over the larynx inlet thus prevents foods from entering the airway.

Colloids with a gaseous dispersing phase and either liquid (fog) or solid (smoke) dispersed phase; used in fumigation or in inhalation therapy; may contain propellant agents.

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).

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.

The act of BREATHING in.

Diseases of domestic and wild horses of the species Equus caballus.

The viscous secretion of mucous membranes. It contains mucin, white blood cells, water, inorganic salts, and exfoliated cells.

Respiratory support system used primarily with rates of about 100 to 200/min with volumes of from about one to three times predicted anatomic dead space. Used to treat respiratory failure and maintain ventilation under severe circumstances.

A sudden, audible expulsion of air from the lungs through a partially closed glottis, preceded by inhalation. It is a protective response that serves to clear the trachea, bronchi, and/or lungs of irritants and secretions, or to prevent aspiration of foreign materials into the lungs.

Spasmodic contraction of the smooth muscle of the bronchi.

Evaluation, planning, and use of a range of procedures and airway devices for the maintenance or restoration of a patient's ventilation.

Noises, normal and abnormal, heard on auscultation over any part of the RESPIRATORY TRACT.

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).

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)

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.

Congenital anomalous dilitation of the laryngeal saccule that may extend internally into the airway or externally through the thyrohyoid membrane.

The force per unit area that the air exerts on any surface in contact with it. Primarily used for articles pertaining to air pressure within a closed environment.

Radiography of the bronchial tree after injection of a contrast medium.

Analogs and derivatives of atropine.

The technology of transmitting light over long distances through strands of glass or other transparent material.

Recording of change in the size of a part as modified by the circulation in it.

Tomography using x-ray transmission and a computer algorithm to reconstruct the image.

Inflammation involving the GLOTTIS or VOCAL CORDS and the subglottic larynx. Croup is characterized by a barking cough, HOARSENESS, and persistent inspiratory STRIDOR (a high-pitched breathing sound). It occurs chiefly in infants and children.

Inhaling and exhaling the smoke of burning TOBACCO.

Examination, therapy or surgery of the interior of the larynx performed with a specially designed endoscope.

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/)

Act of listening for sounds within the body.

Granular leukocytes with a nucleus that usually has two lobes connected by a slender thread of chromatin, and cytoplasm containing coarse, round granules that are uniform in size and stainable by eosin.

A muscarinic antagonist structurally related to ATROPINE but often considered safer and more effective for inhalation use. It is used for various bronchial disorders, in rhinitis, and as an antiarrhythmic.

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)

A disorder in which the adductor muscles of the VOCAL CORDS exhibit increased activity leading to laryngeal spasm. Laryngismus causes closure of the VOCAL FOLDS and airflow obstruction during inspiration.

The bottom portion of the pharynx situated below the OROPHARYNX and posterior to the LARYNX. The hypopharynx communicates with the larynx through the laryngeal inlet, and is also called laryngopharynx.

Measurement of rate of airflow over the middle half of a FORCED VITAL CAPACITY determination (from the 25 percent level to the 75 percent level). Common abbreviations are MMFR and FEF 25%-75%.

These include the muscles of the DIAPHRAGM and the INTERCOSTAL MUSCLES.

Material coughed up from the lungs and expectorated via the mouth. It contains MUCUS, cellular debris, and microorganisms. It may also contain blood or pus.

The cartilaginous and membranous tube descending from the larynx and branching into the right and left main bronchi.

A pathological accumulation of air in tissues or organs.

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)

Pathological processes involving any part of the LUNG.

Evaluation undertaken to assess the results or consequences of management and procedures used in combating disease in order to determine the efficacy, effectiveness, safety, and practicability of these interventions in individual cases or series.

The volume of air inspired or expired during each normal, quiet respiratory cycle. Common abbreviations are TV or V with subscript T.

Introduction of a tube into a hollow organ to restore or maintain patency if obstructed. It is differentiated from CATHETERIZATION in that the insertion of a catheter is usually performed for the introducing or withdrawing of fluids from the body.

The measurement of frequency or oscillation changes.

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.

Levels within a diagnostic group which are established by various measurement criteria applied to the seriousness of a patient's disorder.

Impairment of bile flow due to obstruction in small bile ducts (INTRAHEPATIC CHOLESTASIS) or obstruction in large bile ducts (EXTRAHEPATIC CHOLESTASIS).

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)

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.

Physiological processes and properties of the RESPIRATORY SYSTEM as a whole or of any of its parts.

A method of mechanical ventilation in which pressure is maintained to increase the volume of gas remaining in the lungs at the end of expiration, thus reducing the shunting of blood through the lungs and improving gas exchange.

Abnormal enlargement or swelling of a KIDNEY due to dilation of the KIDNEY CALICES and the KIDNEY PELVIS. It is often associated with obstruction of the URETER or chronic kidney diseases that prevents normal drainage of urine into the URINARY BLADDER.

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.

Impairment of bile flow in the large BILE DUCTS by mechanical obstruction or stricture due to benign or malignant processes.

The small airways branching off the TERTIARY BRONCHI. Terminal bronchioles lead into several orders of respiratory bronchioles which in turn lead into alveolar ducts and then into PULMONARY ALVEOLI.

An enlarged THYROID GLAND with at least 50% of the gland situated behind the STERNUM. It is an unusual presentation of an intrathoracic goiter. Substernal goiters frequently cause compression on the TRACHEA leading to deviation, narrowing, and respiratory symptoms.

An amine derived by enzymatic decarboxylation of HISTIDINE. It is a powerful stimulant of gastric secretion, a constrictor of bronchial smooth muscle, a vasodilator, and also a centrally acting neurotransmitter.

The middle portion of the pharynx that lies posterior to the mouth, inferior to the SOFT PALATE, and superior to the base of the tongue and EPIGLOTTIS. It has a digestive function as food passes from the mouth into the oropharynx before entering ESOPHAGUS.

A pulmonary ventilation rate faster than is metabolically necessary for the exchange of gases. It is the result of an increased frequency of breathing, an increased tidal volume, or a combination of both. It causes an excess intake of oxygen and the blowing off of carbon dioxide.

Severe cellulitis of the submaxillary space with secondary involvement of the sublingual and submental space. It usually results from infection in the lower molar area or from a penetrating injury to the mouth floor. (From Dorland, 27th ed)

Naturally occurring or experimentally induced animal diseases with pathological processes sufficiently similar to those of human diseases. They are used as study models for human diseases.

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.

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.

Procedure in which patients are induced into an unconscious state through use of various medications so that they do not feel pain during surgery.

Diseases of the respiratory system in general or unspecified or for a specific respiratory disease not available.

Hypertrophy and dilation of the RIGHT VENTRICLE of the heart that is caused by PULMONARY HYPERTENSION. This condition is often associated with pulmonary parenchymal or vascular diseases, such as CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE and PULMONARY EMBOLISM.

A selective beta-2 adrenergic agonist used as a bronchodilator and tocolytic.

Large, hoofed mammals of the family EQUIDAE. Horses are active day and night with most of the day spent seeking and consuming food. Feeding peaks occur in the early morning and late afternoon, and there are several daily periods of rest.

The act of dilating.

Congenital or acquired paralysis of one or both VOCAL CORDS. This condition is caused by defects in the CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM, the VAGUS NERVE and branches of LARYNGEAL NERVES. Common symptoms are VOICE DISORDERS including HOARSENESS or APHONIA.

Agents causing the narrowing of the lumen of a bronchus or bronchiole.

The act of BREATHING out.

Elements of limited time intervals, contributing to particular results or situations.

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.

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)

Persistent abnormal dilatation of the bronchi.

Altered reactivity to an antigen, which can result in pathologic reactions upon subsequent exposure to that particular antigen.

Concretions of swallowed hair, fruit or vegetable fibers, or similar substances found in the alimentary canal.

A transient absence of spontaneous respiration.

Earth or other matter in fine, dry particles. (Random House Unabridged Dictionary, 2d ed)

Absence of air in the entire or part of a lung, such as an incompletely inflated neonate lung or a collapsed adult lung. Pulmonary atelectasis can be caused by airway obstruction, lung compression, fibrotic contraction, or other factors.

The small thick cartilage that forms the lower and posterior parts of the laryngeal wall.

A part of the upper respiratory tract. It contains the organ of SMELL. The term includes the external nose, the nasal cavity, and the PARANASAL SINUSES.

A colorless, odorless gas that can be formed by the body and is necessary for the respiration cycle of plants and animals.

A type of stress exerted uniformly in all directions. Its measure is the force exerted per unit area. (McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, 6th ed)

An element with atomic symbol O, atomic number 8, and atomic weight [15.99903; 15.99977]. It is the most abundant element on earth and essential for respiration.

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.

Abnormal increase of EOSINOPHILS in the blood, tissues or organs.

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.

Pulmonary injury following the breathing in of toxic smoke from burning materials such as plastics, synthetics, building materials, etc. This injury is the most frequent cause of death in burn patients.

Devices that provide support for tubular structures that are being anastomosed or for body cavities during skin grafting.

A movable fold suspended from the posterior border of the hard palate. The uvula hangs from the middle of the lower border.

A class of drugs designed to prevent leukotriene synthesis or activity by blocking binding at the receptor level.

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).

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.

The act of blowing a powder, vapor, or gas into any body cavity for experimental, diagnostic, or therapeutic purposes.

Disease having a short and relatively severe course.

A muscular organ in the mouth that is covered with pink tissue called mucosa, tiny bumps called papillae, and thousands of taste buds. The tongue is anchored to the mouth and is vital for chewing, swallowing, and for speech.

Surgical removal of a tonsil or tonsils. (Dorland, 28th ed)

Abnormally small jaw.

Pathological development in the ILEUM including the ILEOCECAL VALVE.

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)

A condition of substandard growth or diminished capacity to maintain normal function.

Organic salts of cyanic acid containing the -OCN radical.

An infant during the first month after birth.

Infection of the lung often accompanied by inflammation.

Devices that cover the nose and mouth to maintain aseptic conditions or to administer inhaled anesthetics or other gases. (UMDNS, 1999)

Pathologic processes that affect patients after a surgical procedure. They may or may not be related to the disease for which the surgery was done, and they may or may not be direct results of the surgery.

A condition characterized by infiltration of the lung with EOSINOPHILS due to inflammation or other disease processes. Major eosinophilic lung diseases are the eosinophilic pneumonias caused by infections, allergens, or toxic agents.

Inflammation of the NASAL MUCOSA, the mucous membrane lining the NASAL CAVITIES.

A collection of lymphoid nodules on the posterior wall and roof of the NASOPHARYNX.

A collection of blood outside the BLOOD VESSELS. Hematoma can be localized in an organ, space, or tissue.

Inflammation of the NASAL MUCOSA in one or more of the PARANASAL SINUSES.

A gel-forming mucin that is primarily found on the surface of gastric epithelium and in the RESPIRATORY TRACT. Mucin 5AC was originally identified as two distinct proteins, however a single gene encodes the protein which gives rise to the mucin 5A and mucin 5C variants.

Compounds that bind to and stimulate ADENOSINE A1 RECEPTORS.

Excision of the adenoids. (Dorland, 28th ed)

A reduction in the amount of air entering the pulmonary alveoli.

Inanimate objects that become enclosed in the body.

Tumors or cancer of the BRONCHI.

Observation of a population for a sufficient number of persons over a sufficient number of years to generate incidence or mortality rates subsequent to the selection of the study group.

The condition of an anatomical structure's being constricted beyond normal dimensions.

The largest cartilage of the larynx consisting of two laminae fusing anteriorly at an acute angle in the midline of the neck. The point of fusion forms a subcutaneous projection known as the Adam's apple.

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").

Studies in which individuals or populations are followed to assess the outcome of exposures, procedures, or effects of a characteristic, e.g., occurrence of disease.

An adrenergic beta-2 agonist that is used as a bronchodilator and tocolytic.

Expectoration or spitting of blood originating from any part of the RESPIRATORY TRACT, usually from hemorrhage in the lung parenchyma (PULMONARY ALVEOLI) and the BRONCHIAL ARTERIES.

Failure to adequately provide oxygen to cells of the body and to remove excess carbon dioxide from them. (Stedman, 25th ed)

Devices that cause a liquid or solid to be converted into an aerosol (spray) or a vapor. It is used in drug administration by inhalation, humidification of ambient air, and in certain analytical instruments.

Pathological development in the JEJUNUM region of the SMALL INTESTINE.

The exchange of OXYGEN and CARBON DIOXIDE between alveolar air and pulmonary capillary blood that occurs across the BLOOD-AIR BARRIER.

The vocal apparatus of the larynx, situated in the middle section of the larynx. Glottis consists of the VOCAL FOLDS and an opening (rima glottidis) between the folds.

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.

A rare and probably congenital condition characterized by great enlargement of the lumen of the trachea and the larger bronchi.

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).

Measurement of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood.

One of a pair of small pyramidal cartilages that articulate with the lamina of the CRICOID CARTILAGE. The corresponding VOCAL LIGAMENT and several muscles are attached to it.

Inflammation of the LARYNGEAL MUCOSA, including the VOCAL CORDS. Laryngitis is characterized by irritation, edema, and reduced pliability of the mucosa leading to VOICE DISORDERS such as APHONIA and HOARSENESS.

Any tests done on exhaled air.

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)

The 17-valerate derivative of BETAMETHASONE. It has substantial topical anti-inflammatory activity and relatively low systemic anti-inflammatory activity.

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)

A pathologic process consisting in the formation of pus.

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)

It can be broadly classified into being either in the upper airway (UPA) or lower airway (LOA). Airway obstruction is a life- ... Diseases that cause lower airway obstruction are termed obstructive lung diseases. Lower airway obstruction can be measured ... Management of airways relies on both minimal-invasive and invasive techniques. Lower airway obstruction is mainly caused by ... Stridor Recurrent airway obstruction Aboussouan, L.S.; Stoller, J.K (15 March 1994). "Diagnosis and management of upper airway ...

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"The airway response of horses with recurrent airway obstruction (heaves) to aerosol administration of ipratropium bromide", ... Recurrent airway obstruction, also known as broken wind, heaves, wind-broke horse, or sometimes by the term usually reserved ... 432-438 N. E. Robinson, (2001) "Recurrent Airway Obstruction (Heaves)", Equine Respiratory Diseases, International Veterinary ... "Persistent mucin glycoprotein alterations in equine recurrent airway obstruction",Am J Physiol Lung Cell Mol Physiol 281: L704- ...

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Airway obstruction. Sedation can hinder the patient's gag reflex. Therefore, patients can find it difficult to remove a foreign ... In more serious cases of airway obstruction, up to 5 back blows and abdominal thrusts should be given while the patient is ... They include over-sedation, respiratory depression/apnoea, unconscious patient, airway obstruction, vomiting, idiosyncratic ... Inability to use a mask can either be due to anatomic and/or disease-induced nasopharyngeal obstructions, or due to ...

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doi:10.1016/B978-1-4377-0774-8.10020-X. ISBN 978-1-4377-0774-8. Kumar, S.; Salib, R. (2006). "Upper Airway Obstruction". ...

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"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 ... Pugs are prone to brachycephalic airway obstructive syndrome (BAOS) which causes respiratory distress in short-snouted breeds. ...

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Airway obstruction, choking, drowning. Abnormal pulmonary function[citation needed] Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD ... X-rays or CT scans of the chest and airways Ventilation/perfusion scan Pulmonary function testing may include: Tests that ... More serious cases are treated with continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP). Hypoxia exists when there is a reduced amount ... Although the severity of airflow obstruction as measured by forced expiratory volume tests FEV1 correlates best with overall ...

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Airway obstruction, choking, drowning. Abnormal pulmonary function[citation needed] Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD ... Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) mask may be used to treat sleep apnea. Bilevel positive airway pressure (BIPAP) may ... Inhaled steroids that can dilate the airways may be used to treat asthma or other lung disease. Diuretics may be used to reduce ...

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In patients with airway obstruction due to bulbar palsy, intubation may be used. This can be tracheal intubation or ... difficulty breathing (airway obstruction). dysphonia (defective use of the voice, inability to produce sound due to laryngeal ... When there is airway obstruction, intubation is used. dysphagia (difficulty in swallowing). difficulty in chewing. nasal ...

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Kilburn KH, Warshaw RH (October 1994). "Airways obstruction from asbestos exposure. Effects of asbestosis and smoking". Chest. ... Large airway function, as reflected by FEV1/FVC, is generally well preserved. In severe cases, the drastic reduction in lung ... Figure A shows the location of the lungs, airways, pleura, and diaphragm in the body. Figure B shows lungs with asbestos- ...

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Biller JA (2007). "Airway obstruction, bronchospasm, and cough". In Berger AM, Shuster JL, Von Roenn JH (eds.). Principles and ...

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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 ...

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"Fourteen cases of imposed upper airway obstruction". Archives of Disease in Childhood. BMJ Publishing Group. 67 (2): 162-170. ...

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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 ... secondary to obstruction of the airway, which is the most serious potential complication of this condition. Anticor Gottlieb, M ... Airway management has been found to be the most important factor in treating patients with Ludwig's Angina, i.e. it is the " ...

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Intrathoracic major airway obstruction produces inspiratory as well as expiratory sounds. Distal airway obstruction ... The fraction of the respiratory cycle during which a wheeze is produced roughly corresponds to the degree of airway obstruction ... Wheezes occupy different portions of the respiratory cycle depending on the site of airway obstruction and its nature. ... As a rule, extrathoracic airway obstruction produce inspiratory sounds. ...

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Aspiration can cause airway obstruction, air-trapping, pneumonia, lung inflammation, and inactivated surfactant. It presents as ... This inflammation can lead to airway obstruction. From tonsillitis can come a peritonsillar abscess which is the most common ... are all obstructive lung diseases characterised by airway obstruction. This limits the amount of air that is able to enter ... Chronic respiratory diseases (CRDs) are long-term diseases of the airways and other structures of the lung. They are ...

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Aortic valve disease may occur.[citation needed] Airway obstruction is frequent, usually secondary to abnormal cervical ... Myer CM (July 1991). "Airway obstruction in Hurler's syndrome--radiographic features". International Journal of Pediatric ...

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In horses it is known as recurrent airway obstruction (RAO) or heaves. RAO can be quite severe and most often is linked to ... "Recurrent Airway Obstruction in Horses - Respiratory System". Veterinary Manual. Retrieved 7 July 2021. Miller MS, Tilley LP, ... Thus, airway remodelling with narrowing of peripheral airway and emphysema are responsible for the alteration of lung function ... Sex differences in the anatomy of the respiratory system include smaller airway lumens and thicker airway walls in women, which ...

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"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 ...

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This causes another obstruction that blocks the airway. Treatment for this involves cutting out the everted saccules. This also ... This reduces the chances of secondary airway changes happening. It has also shown that the two surgeries paired together it has ... Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome - Cambridge Veterinary School (CS1 maint: url-status, Dog anatomy, Dog diseases, ... Nasopharyngeal Noise: noise created due to stenotic nares; a nasal obstruction caused by altered growth of the scrolls within ...

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Brooks (DVM, DABVP), Wendy (May 5, 2021). "Brachycephalic Airway Obstruction Syndrome in Flat-Faced Dogs". Veterinary ... The condition is part of the brachycephalic airway obstructive syndrome syndrome common to short-nosed dog and cat breeds. Dog ... Keats (DVM, DACVS), Matthew M (April 1, 2012). "Brachycephalic airway syndrome, Part 1: Correcting stenotic nares". DVM 360. ...

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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 ...

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Injuries to this area can cause airway obstruction. Ingestion of corrosive chemicals can cause chemical burns to the larynx. ... The airway is evaluated, clearing bodily fluids with suctioning or creating an artificial airway if necessary. Breathing is ... The primary concerns regarding oral injuries are that the airway is clear and that there are no concurrent injuries to other ... It can be caused by drowning, inhalation of certain substances, strangulation, blockage of the airway, traumatic injury to the ...

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"Severe Hajdu-Cheney syndrome with upper airway obstruction". American Journal of Medical Genetics. 70 (3): 261-6. doi:10.1002/( ...

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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. ...

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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". ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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... or by preventing airway obstruction in cases such as anaphylaxis, the obtunded patient, or medical sedation. Airway obstruction ... may lodge in various levels of the airway tract and cause significant obstruction of the airway. Complete obstruction of the ... Airway management includes a set of maneuvers and medical procedures performed to prevent and relieve airway obstruction. This ... Basic airway management can be divided into treatment and prevention of an obstruction in the airway. [citation needed] ...

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Pulmonary function testing can show obstruction of the airways. People with pleural effusions may show evidence of restriction ...

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"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 ...

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As explained above, sleep apnea is often caused by multiple co-existing obstructions at various locations of the airway such as ... One of the risks is that by cutting the tissues, excess scar tissue can "tighten" the airway and make it even smaller than it ... 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 ...

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... obstruction of the airways, and damaged lung tissue. Bacteria involved in aspiration pneumonia may be either aerobic or ... The third complication occurs after inhalation of particulate matter that obstructs airways. The patients will have sudden ... causing an increased risk of entry of particles from the stomach or mouth into the airways. While swallowing dysfunction is ... mechanical airway interventions, immunocompromised, history of smoking, antibiotic therapy, advanced age, reduced pulmonary ...

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The doctor visited her only once, finding pain in the abdomen and stomach, and obstructions of the airways. On 26 August, she ...

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Soft tissue swelling occurs, along with airway obstruction and trouble swallowing, due to the rapid enlargement of the cyst. ...

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His contribution to the treatment of infant upper airway obstruction for Pierre Robin sequence, using internal devices for jaw ... "Infant Mandibular Distraction for Upper Airway Obstruction: A Clinical Audit". Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Global Open ... "Internal mandibular distraction to relieve airway obstruction in infants and young children with micrognathia". Pediatric ...

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"About / Contact Us." Inter Island Airways. Retrieved on February 25, 2012. "Inter Island Airways, Inc. Airport Road, Hangar 2 ... Bulldozers were used to scrape away and clear a thick jungle, and explosives were later utilized to blast away obstructions and ... 191-192 Pago Pago International Airport has the headquarters of Inter Island Airways. Tafuna contains the location of the ...

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... heaves and recurrent airway obstruction (RAO). When Blumerich et al., 2012 fed a group of horses diagnosed with equine asthma ... Researchers in Belgium discovered that when fungi is found in the horse's airways they a 3.8 times more likely to be diagnosed ... and Clements and Pirie as particles that are sufficiently small enough to penetrate the peripheral airways.[citation needed] ... all of which have the potential to contribute to the development of airway inflammation and equine asthma. This is due to the ...

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... 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 ...

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Airway hyperresponsiveness is a commonly seen co-morbidity among those afflicted with PAVSD. Pulmonary atresia in PAVSD takes ... Higher amounts than this were linked to a higher risk of having children with septal defects and/or obstruction of the left ... "Pulmonary atresia with ventricular septal defect and persistent airway hyperresponsiveness". The Journal of Thoracic and ...

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Chemical Pneumonitis is caused by toxic substances reaching the lower airways of the bronchial tree. This causes a chemical ... Mercury exposure Smoking Overexposure to chlorine Bronchial obstruction (obstructive pneumonitis or post-obstructive ...

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... as well as airway obstruction in babies caused by glossoptosis (tongue recessed too far back in the mouth) or micrognathism. In ...

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Currently, heliox is mainly used in conditions of large airway narrowing (upper airway obstruction from tumors or foreign ... might also have the same beneficial effect on upper airway obstruction. Patients with these conditions may develop a range of ... "A proof-of-concept trial of HELIOX with different fractions of helium in a human study modeling upper airway obstruction". ... and although the medical community adopted it initially to alleviate symptoms of upper airway obstruction, its range of medical ...

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It is cut during an emergency cricothyrotomy to treat upper airway obstruction. The cricothyroid ligament is composed of two ... This kind of surgical intervention is necessary during airway obstruction above the level of vocal folds. The cricothyroid ...

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... or pyloric obstruction (e.g. pyloric stenosis). Delayed gastric emptying usually only affects the emptying of the stomach of ... difficult airways, emergency surgery (since fasting time is reduced), full stomach and altered gastrointestinal mobility. ...

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Nolan said it was "theoretically possible" that the use of CS spray can make airway obstruction worse and "in theory" could ... A postmortem examination gave his cause of death as a lack of oxygen to the brain caused by a blocked airway and said there was ...

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... for airway obstruction). Its specificity is comparable to bronchial challenge testing, although less sensitive. This means that ... indicate a possible role for eNO in predicting the response to inhaled glucocorticoids and the degree of airway obstruction ... It has subsequently been shown that the lower airways contribute most of the exhaled NO, and that contamination from the ... It has also been noted that factors other than inflammation can increase eNO levels, for example airway acidity. The fraction ...

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This in return could lead to an airway obstruction and later pneumonia. Meadow has since returned from the successful operation ...

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These effects include: thicker mucous membranes in the epithelia of afflicted organs; obstruction of narrow respiratory airways ... In the airways of the lung, CFTR is most highly expressed by rare specialized cells called pulmonary ionocytes. In the skin, ... Verkman AS, Song Y, Thiagarajah JR (January 2003). "Role of airway surface liquid and submucosal glands in cystic fibrosis lung ... January 2007). "A novel host defense system of airways is defective in cystic fibrosis". American Journal of Respiratory and ...

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... chronic nasal airway obstruction, and even respiratory inefficiency. Nasal breathing has been shown to be advantageous to mouth ... Oftentimes, this habitual mouth breathing is caused by obstructed nasal airways during childhood. Modern humans have spent more ... Children are experiencing allergies at higher rates, causing congested nasal airways, propagating them to breathe through the ... Such conditions include sleep apnea, constricted airways, and decreased respiratory fitness. Medical professionals have been ...

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There was a mine and windmill north of the airport, and a water tower with an obstruction light to the west. In 1928 the Pikes ... A building was labeled "Pan American Airways". The city's first air-mail service began at Nichols Field in 1927. Alexander ... Airway Bulletin. U.S. Government Printing Office. p. 27. "Ford Trimotor, Nichols Field". Digital collection. Pikes Peak Library ...

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Patients with PYCD are at a high risk of severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) due to upper airway obstructions. OSA must be ...

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... tower and point obstruction lights). Like on civil aerodromes access to this part is granted only for employees working there, ... departure procedures of Celle as well as for the airports Hanover and Braunschweig-Wolfsburg and as a waypoint for two airways ...

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... not effectively alleviated by bronchodilators anyway as it is caused by airway obstruction and plugging of the small airway ... Upper airway suctioning may be considered in people with respiratory distress, feeding difficulties, or infants presenting with ... After the acute illness, it is common for the airways to remain sensitive for several weeks, leading to recurrent cough and ... Bronchiolitis is inflammation of the small airways in the lungs. Acute bronchiolitis is due to a viral infection usually ...

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Severe respiratory illness can be caused by multiple, non-exclusive mechanisms, including obstruction of the airways, loss of ...

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... usually related to a collapsed lung or airway obstruction. Exsanguination in combat was mitigated by the widespread training of ... Deaths due to airway compromise and other breathing issues were decreased once medics were trained in Basic life support ... Not surprisingly, many of the same injuries such as penetrating trauma, blast injuries, and airway compromise are sustained by ... Gunshot wounds Stabbings Tension pneumothorax Hemothorax Fractures Burns Obstructed airway Chemical poisoning Blast injuries It ...

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... there is requirement to have documentation of either airway hyperreactivity or some sort of reversible airway obstruction. If ... "Definition of Reactive Airways Disease". "Reactive Airway Disease: Definition, Symptoms, and Treatment". Healthline. Retrieved ... While the acronyms are similar, reactive airway disease (RAD) and reactive airways dysfunction syndrome (RADS) are not the same ... Reactive airway disease (RAD) is an informal label that physicians apply to patients with symptoms similar to those of asthma. ...

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Death is attributable to upper airway obstruction and suffocation in half of patients, and to a combination of complications of ... ATC is considered an emergency cancer diagnosis since it poses a high risk of blocking the airway and/or esophagus due to its ...

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Epinephrine relieves airway swelling and obstruction, and improves blood circulation; blood vessels are tightened and heart ...

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Mechanical regulation of airflow and/or airway pressure: Treatment for central sleep apnea differs in that the device is set ... sleep represents an attempt to prevent those instances of breathing cessation that are attributable to compressive obstruction ... Devices tailored to this purpose are known as BiPAP ("bilevel positive airway pressure") devices. Both CPAP and BiPAP devices ... airway and/or lung compression), as distinguished from mere feeling of suffocation nonspecific with respect to presence/absence ...

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The location of the cyst can cause respiratory dysfunction, compromising the airway. The obstruction ultimately leads to ... Nasolacrimal duct obstruction disrupts the lacrimal drainage system, eventually creating a swelling cyst in the lacrimal sac ... The uncommon condition forms as a result as a consequence of narrowing or obstruction of the nasolacrimal duct, usually during ... However, with chronic dacryocystocele, the nasolacrimal duct probing may be required to open the obstruction. Surgery may be ...

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The duration of an exposure response gradient between incident obstructive airways disease and work at the World Trade Center ... Is the relationship between WTC exposure and incident obstructive airway disease limited to a single subtype of obstructive ... The World Trade Center (WTC) disaster presents a unique opportunity to describe the latency period for obstructive airway ... Estimating the time interval between exposure to the World Trade Center disaster and incident diagnoses of obstructive airway ...

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We quantified free DNA structures characteristic of NETs in airway fluids of CF patients and a mouse model with CF-like lung ... Free DNA levels correlated with airflow obstruction, fungal colonization, and CXC chemokine levels in CF patients and CF-like ... When viewed in combination, our results demonstrate that neutrophilic inflammation in CF airways is associated with abundant ... CF airways are characterized by a nonresolving neutrophilic inflammation. After pathogen contact or prolonged activation, ...

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Fixed airways obstruction in a microwave popcorn packaging facility. Susanna G. Von Essen, MD. Univ. of Nebraska Medical Center ... PFTs showed a fixed airway obstruction. The patient showed improvement after stopping exposure to the new butter flavoring. ... Pulmonary function tests showed mild airway obstruction, with no improvement after albuterol inhalation. The diffusing capacity ... but still had residual mild airway obstruction. His cough had resolved, and his corneal ulcerations had healed. Till this date ...

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Upper airway obstruction masquerading as exercise induced bronchospasm in an elite road cyclist ... Laryngoscopy may assist in making a definitive diagnosis and in exclusion of other causes of upper airway obstruction. ... Upper airway obstruction masquerading as exercise induced bronchospasm in an elite road cyclist ... a diagnosis of intermittent upper airways obstruction was made with the differential diagnosis including paradoxical adduction ...

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Functional airway obstruction observed with hyperpolarized 129 Xenon-MRI. ... Functional airway obstruction observed with hyperpolarized 129 Xenon-MRI. Journal Article (Journal Article) ...

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Outcome of advanced lung cancer with central airway obstruction versus. without central airway obstruction. Source: ERJ Open ... Relationship between peripheral airway obstruction and airway inflammation in COPD. Source: Eur Respir J 2006; 28: Suppl. 50, ... Small airway obstruction in severe pulmonary arterial hypertension correlates with increased airway CD8+ T-cells and ... Airway resistance and characterization of airway obstruction. Source: Virtual Congress 2021 - Prediction of exacerbations in ...

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Palliation of acute airway obstruction using the neodymium yttrium aluminum garnet (Nd-YAG) laser was studied in 54 patients ... Use of neodymium yttrium aluminum garnet laser in long-term palliation of airway obstruction. / Quin, J. A.; Letsou, G. V.; ... Use of neodymium yttrium aluminum garnet laser in long-term palliation of airway obstruction. Connecticut medicine. 1995 Jul;59 ... Use of neodymium yttrium aluminum garnet laser in long-term palliation of airway obstruction. In: Connecticut medicine. 1995 ; ...

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Airway obstruction. Ameille et al found no causal relationship between airway obstruction and asbestos exposure. Their study ... Does asbestos exposure cause airway obstruction, in the absence of confirmed asbestosis?. Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2010 Aug ... Churg A, Stevens B. Enhanced retention of asbestos fibers in the airways of human smokers. Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 1995 May ... People who smoke are likely to develop chronic bronchitis and obstructive airway disease, and they are prone to respiratory ...

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Airway obstruction caused by trauma, however, may lead to hypoxic brain damage. In acute upper airway obstruction, an ... Airway obstruction due to a foreign body often can be easily treated; if the foreign body is removed, the patency of the airway ... Adams apple and airway obstruction. Article information. J Trauma Inj. 2022;35(1):1-2 ... As trauma surgeons, we frequently encounter patients who suffer from airway obstructions, like Adam in the above-described ...

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Chronic upper airway obstruction induces abnormal sleep/wake dynamics in juvenile rats. *Gideon Gradwohl. 1,3, ... Gradwohl, G., Berdugo-Boura, N., Segev, Y. et al. Chronic upper airway obstruction induces abnormal sleep/wake dynamics in ... We hypothesized that chronic upper airway obstruction (UAO) will lead to sleep instability in the absence of frank obstructed ... Chronic upper airway obstruction induces abnormal sleep/wake dynamics in juvenile rats ...

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Recurrent Airway Obstruction ( RAO ), formerly known as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ( COPD ) or Heaves , is a disease of the equine lung. (theequinereport.com)
If you think your horse is suffering from recurrent airway obstruction or summer pasture-associated obstructive pulmonary disease contact your veterinarian immediately. (theequinereport.com)
COPD is also known as "Heaves" or Recurrent Airway Obstruction is a common condition affecting horses, ponies and donkeys of most breeds. (theequinereport.com)

Free DNA levels correlated with airflow obstruction, fungal colonization, and CXC chemokine levels in CF patients and CF-like mice. (hindawi.com)
Its major characteristics include a variable degree of airflow obstruction, bronchial hyperresponsiveness, and airway inflammation. (kegg.jp)
Asthma is a common chronic airway disorder characterized by periods of airflow obstruction known as asthma attacks. (cdc.gov)

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)
As you may expect, symptoms of nasal airway obstruction include nasal congestion or stuffiness, nasal blockage, breathing difficulties, and sleeping trouble. (excelental.com)
Women were more likely to report work-related asthma symptoms (OR=1.94) and have NSBH (OR=3.09), while men were more likely to be sensitized to fish (OR=2.06) and have airway obstruction (OR=4.17). (cdc.gov)
Find out more about the kinds of airway obstructions and signs and symptoms of choking. (stjohn.org.nz)
Cross-shift changes in the spirometric variables were associated with smoking status, age, presence of airway obstruction, and history of chronic respiratory symptoms, but not with dust or endotoxin exposure. (cdc.gov)
While some individuals may experience very mild symptoms, others have extremely severe symptoms that may have serious consequences, such as life-threatening airway problems. (medicalnewstoday.com)
Although symptoms usually resolve with restoration and maintenance of a patent airway and supplemental O 2 , they may sometimes progress to adult respiratory distress syndrome and result in death ( 3 ). (ispub.com)
The reason that I advise who are suffer from nasal and upper airway congestion look to get dairy products out of their diet is because, in my experience, this often dramatically reduces and sometimes completely resolves their symptoms. (drbriffa.com)

Surgical management of laryngeal collapse associated with brachycephalic airway obstruction syndrome in dogs. (nottingham.ac.uk)

To observe the degree of airway collapse at varying levels of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) during drug pediatric induced sleep endoscopy. (nih.gov)
The most common OSA treatment is CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) therapy. (winchesterneurological.com)

A decentralized rehabilitation program for chronic airway obstruction disease patients in small urban and rural areas of Wisconsin: a preliminary report. (cdc.gov)

Any acute onset of hypotension or bronchospasm or upper airway obstruction where anaphylaxis is considered possible , even if typical skin features are not present . (allergy.org.au)
All names for an respiratory condition in horses characterized by airway hyper-reactivity and bronchospasm. (fbresearch.org)
Muscles within the breathing passages contract (bronchospasm), causing even further narrowing of the airways. (emedicinehealth.com)

Temporary relief from nasal airway obstruction is available in the form of medication and breathing strips. (entfpss.com)
VivAer is a non-invasive technology that uses patented, temperature-controlled radiofrequency energy and is clinically demonstrated to provide long-term relief from nasal obstruction. (aerinmedical.com)

Chronic obstructive lung disease determines morbidity and mortality of patients with cystic fibrosis (CF). CF airways are characterized by a nonresolving neutrophilic inflammation. (hindawi.com)
When viewed in combination, our results demonstrate that neutrophilic inflammation in CF airways is associated with abundant free DNA characteristic for NETosis, and suggest that free DNA may be implicated in lung function decline in patients with CF. (hindawi.com)
Airways of CF patients show a chronic nonresolving neutrophilic inflammation, which increases upon infection and disease progression. (hindawi.com)
Asthma inflammation causes mucus to fill the bronchiole tubes, resulting in an obstructed airway. (emedicinehealth.com)
Others will have a process of lung airway remodeling from chronic, long-standing inflammation, usually untreated. (emedicinehealth.com)
Ongoing persistent airway inflammation can lead to progressive deterioration of lung function and can result in disability and even death. (emedicinehealth.com)
The use of steroids and non-steroidal inflammatory drugs has been used to keep inflammation/ swelling down in the upper airway to protect patients from obstruction and reversal of anesthetic drugs may be necessary to expedite recovery. (dvm360.com)

Asthma is an inflammatory airways disease causing episodic, reversible airways obstruction. (cdc.gov)
This makes the breathing tubes, or airways, of the person with asthma highly sensitive to various 'triggers. (emedicinehealth.com)
Because asthma causes resistance, or obstruction, to exhaled air, it is called obstructive lung disease. (emedicinehealth.com)
Intrinsic airway obstruction is the most common cause of atelectasis in children, and asthma is the most common underlying disorder that predisposes patients to atelectasis. (medscape.com)

Among patients with obstruction of the trachea and main stem bronchi with tumour invasion, respiratory failure is one of the most severe complications. (ersjournals.com)
Patient showed a significant recovery due to immediate and rapid management in securing airway patency and infection source control to prevent the spread of infection and further complications. (jdmfs.org)

We quantified free DNA structures characteristic of NETs in airway fluids of CF patients and a mouse model with CF-like lung disease. (hindawi.com)
Our results demonstrate that free airway DNA levels correlate with obstructive lung disease and proinflammatory chemokines in CF patients and CF mice and could serve as therapeutic target and potential biomarker in CF lung disease. (hindawi.com)
Objective: To compare the results of lung function (LF) obtained in clinical practice for diagnosis of airway obstruction, using fixed percentage values versus the 5th percentile (the reference standard) as normality limits. (unl.pt)
Once these allergens are inhaled, a reaction causes the small airways within the horse's lung to constrict. (theequinereport.com)
Nose and throat irritation, depressed lung function and increased airway resistance were identified as critical local effects of sulfur dioxide on the respiratory tract. (europa.eu)
Annual follow-up lung function measurements featuring FRC determined by whole-body plethysmography and multibreath nitrogen washouts, effective specific airway resistance, flow-volume curves, LCI, and gas exchange characteristics were analyzed by linear mixed-model analysis and Kaplan-Meier statistics. (nih.gov)
Moreover, there is no single functional predictor of progression in CF, but aside from risk factors, such as onset of chronic P. aeruginosa infection and genotype, pulmonary hyperinflation, airway obstruction, and ventilation inhomogeneities are important pathophysiologic processes that should be evaluated concomitantly as determinants of lung progression in CF. (nih.gov)

The mixing of cleaning products containing bleach and acid or bleach and ammonia, which causes the production of chlorine or chloramines, as well as the use of strong irritants to clean such as hydrofluoric acid have caused reactive airways dysfunction syndrome. (cdc.gov)
In addition, it has been shown that employees exposed to sidestream tobacco smoke in the work environment are at greater risk of developing small airways dysfunction than are nonexposed employees (2). (cdc.gov)

Among the types of facial trauma, panfacial fractures are caused by high-energy trauma and potentially result in upper airway obstruction, which needs a rapid diagnosis to save the patient's life [ 3 ]. (jtraumainj.org)
The extent of a patient's nasal airway obstruction will determine their treatment options. (excelental.com)
To communicate the third reported instance of acute obstruction of a patient's airway caused by bilateral thyroid hematomas after fine-needle aspiration biopsy (FNAB). (thyroidmanager.org)

the highest dose used was 80,000 U. Herein we describe a 21-year-old woman with pulmonary embolism who experienced life-threatening airway obstruction due to a large blood clot in the distal trachea. (elsevier.com)

Bonastent for the Treatment of a Benign Central Airway Obstruction and Persistent Air Leak in a Pediatric Patient. (mayoclinic.org)
Cutting Balloon Dilation for Central Airway Stricture. (mayoclinic.org)
Paclitaxel-coated balloon dilation for central airway obstruction. (mayoclinic.org)
For tumours extending into the airway lumen, the primary goals of therapy are for the palliative relief of the malignant obstruction of the oesophageal lumen and central airway and to close the fistula between the oesophagus and central airway. (ersjournals.com)
As we previously reported, Ultraflex stent (Boston Scientific, Natick, MA, USA) placement in central airway obstruction, we retrospectively included 16 intubated patients with oesoageal cancer and central airway invasion after Ultraflex stenting in our intensive care unit (ICU) from 2001 to 2009 (table 1) 6 . (ersjournals.com)
In conclusion, the current study describes an alternative method of stent implantation in mechanically ventilated patients with oesophageal cancer and central airway invasion. (ersjournals.com)
Esophageal Cancer, Central Airway Obstruction, and Lots More: A Collaborative Approach to a Challenging Scenario. (bvsalud.org)

Among the 124 patients who had obstruction diagnosed by LLN, 32 (26%) had a normal test with the 0.70 cut -off, and would be wrongly underdiagnosed. (unl.pt)
Among patients with airway obstruction, the agreement of the 2 criteria for the remaining parameters was good, except for inflation diagnosed with TLC. (unl.pt)
Palliation of acute airway obstruction using the neodymium yttrium aluminum garnet (Nd-YAG) laser was studied in 54 patients who presented over a 42-month period to the Yale cardiothoracic surgery service. (elsevier.com)
As trauma surgeons, we frequently encounter patients who suffer from airway obstructions, like Adam in the above-described picture, especially in cases of facial injuries. (jtraumainj.org)
In trauma patients, since the tongue has fallen backwards towards the posterior pharynx and blocks the airway, we can lift the tongue and clear the airway by hyperextending the head and pulling up the chin. (jtraumainj.org)
In trauma patients, airway management is challenging beyond the placement of an endotracheal tube, and the outcomes depend upon the provider's ability to anticipate difficulty [ 2 ]. (jtraumainj.org)
Darifenacin extended-release tablets should be administered with caution to patients with clinically significant bladder outflow obstruction because of the risk of urinary retention. (nih.gov)
In 7/12 patients, DISE observed CPAP titration was beneficial in elucidating areas of obstruction that were observed at pressures beyond those recommended during preoperative sleep study titrations. (nih.gov)
Des échantillons d'aspiration oropharyngée, de plaque dentaire, de lavage broncho-alvéolaire et de sang mis en culture ont fait apparaître un ou plusieurs agents pathogènes chez environ 80 % des patients, essentiellement le Staphylococcus aureus, suivi par des staphylocoques à coagulase négative, le Streptococcus pneumoniae et la Klebsiella pneumoniae. (who.int)
However, little has been reported about the effect of stent implantation in respiratory failure patients with oesophageal cancer complicated with airway invasion. (ersjournals.com)
Most patients (11 out of 16 (68.7%)) were withdrawn from the ventilator and survived after airway Ultraflex stenting. (ersjournals.com)
The alternative method of airway Ultraflex stenting, using flexible bronchoscopy without fluoroscopic guidance, provided these critical patients with alternative treatment to resolve their recurrent aspiration. (ersjournals.com)
It may be difficult to enrol enough patients but a prospective study is warranted, investigating the added benefit of Ultraflex stents in respiratory failure patients due to oesophageal cancer with airway involvement. (ersjournals.com)
With the mask attached to the patients nose, the extra air pressure enters the airways freely. (advanscpap.com)

It has been restricted to situations of extreme obstruction above the vocal cords, such as anaphylactic reactions or severe facial trauma. (bvsalud.org)
Arterial Blood Gas Measurements … Sulfur mustard (SM) inhalation causes the rare but life-threatening disorder of plastic bronchitis, characterized by bronchial cast formation, resulting in severe airway obstruction that can lead to respiratory failure and death. (starrlifesciences.com)
Intratracheal tPA diminished airway-obstructive fibrin-containing casts while improving clinical respiratory distress, pulmonary gas exchange, tissue oxygenation, and oxygen utilization in our model of severe chemically induced plastic bronchitis. (starrlifesciences.com)
C. diphtheriae is the etiologic pathogen responsible for causing diphtheria, an infection that affects the upper respiratory tract, where an inflammatory exudate causes severe obstruction to the breathing airways, and sometimes suffocation. (cdc.gov)

Soon, Airway Stenting and Balloon Dilation for Malignant and non-malignant airways obstruction will be added. (cure.ae)

Small airways disease, which is the first pathological change seen in beginning smokers (3), may increase the risk of developing disabling chronic airways obstruction (4). (cdc.gov)

Try to keep the tongue pulled forward out of the mouth as this may obstruct the airway. (dvm360.com)
An ineffective cough allows these secretions to obstruct the airway. (medscape.com)

RAO is a chronic, non-infectious airway condition in horses that is a result of an allergic reaction to inhaled particles such as mold or dust found in feed or bedding. (theequinereport.com)

Mediastinal or cervical lymphomas may cause airway compromise. (medscape.com)
Due to its acute on onset, spread rapidly, involving the submandibular, sublingual region bilaterally and submental region, this condition consider as an emergency because it can cause airway obstruction.Methods: A 40 years old male patient came to Dr. Hasan Sadikin hospital emergency room with pain and swelling at lower jaw, drooling, hard to breath and limitation in opening his mouth. (jdmfs.org)

The duration of an exposure response gradient between incident obstructive airways disease and work at the World Trade Center site: 2001-2011. (cdc.gov)

The acute obstruction of the upper airways is a serious complication requiring the professional's immediate attention to reverse the picture. (bvsalud.org)

Generally, prevention will depend on the cause of the obstruction. (firstaidandcprcourses.ca)

CPR usually involves three procedures: performing chest compressions on the baby, opening the small child's airway and looking or listening for signs of breathing (U.S National Library of Medicine, 1). (gradeonfire.com)
Additionally do not press on the soft tissues under the chin as this might damage the child's airway. (gradeonfire.com)
Choking is when there is an object caught in a child's airway that blocks the airway, which makes it difficult or impossible to breathe. (tinyhearts.com)

When he was reassessed six weeks after diagnosis, his FEV1 had further increased, but still had residual mild airway obstruction. (thoracic.org)

Today, there is a third option to treat nasal airway obstruction: A procedure called Vivaer® Nasal Airway Remodeling. (excelental.com)
Vivaer® Nasal Airway Remodeling is a clinically-proven treatment that uses low-temperature radiofrequency energy to gently and permanently reshape the nasal valve. (excelental.com)
Contact us to see if you would be a good candidate for Vivaer Nasal Airway Remodeling. (entfpss.com)
What is Vivaer Nasal Airway Remodeling? (entfpss.com)
Diana, a VivAer patient who suffered from undiagnosed nasal obstruction for years, will join Drs. Han and Luong to share how the condition impacted many aspects of her life and her journey to treatment and relief. (aerinmedical.com)

Additionally, the company will host an educational event at AAO-HNSF 2021, "In-Office Advances for Treatment of Nasal Obstruction and Chronic Rhinitis," the evening of Sunday, October 3. (aerinmedical.com)
They will discuss clinical evidence and case studies regarding newer, non-invasive solutions to treat the common conditions of nasal airway obstruction and chronic rhinitis. (aerinmedical.com)
Empty nose syndrome was long assimilated to an iatrogenic form of atrophic rhinitis with both showing same symptomatology - paradoxical sensation of obstruction, nasal suffocation, nasal burning, crusting, nasal dryness and impaired air sensation through the nasal cavity. (drsanu.com)

Title: Bilateral thyroid hematomas after fine-needle aspiration causing acute airway obstruction. (thyroidmanager.org)
Other causes include bronchiolitis, aspiration due to a swallowing disorder, endobronchial tuberculosis , aspiration from gastroesophageal reflux , airway foreign bodies, cystic fibrosis , and increased or abnormal airway secretions for other reasons. (medscape.com)

It either partially blocks the airway or completely blocks the airway. (tinyhearts.com)

In partial airway obstruction, the patient will be able to breathe and cough, although there may be a 'crowing' noise (stridor) as air passes through a narrowed space. (stjohn.org.nz)
If your child can cough, it means the airway is only partially blocked. (tinyhearts.com)
You need to encourage your child to cough in an attempt to clear their own airway. (tinyhearts.com)

However, several studies have now established that CF airway secretions contain meshwork structures reminiscent of NETs [ 10 - 14 ]. (hindawi.com)
Such children may also be predisposed to atelectasis because of poor clearance of airway secretions. (medscape.com)

For how long is WTC exposure associated with incident obstructive airway disease? (cdc.gov)
What is the magnitude of the exposure-response relationship between WTC exposure and incident obstructive airway disease? (cdc.gov)
Is the relationship between WTC exposure and incident obstructive airway disease limited to a single subtype of obstructive airway disease? (cdc.gov)
The World Trade Center (WTC) disaster presents a unique opportunity to describe the latency period for obstructive airway disease (OAD) diagnoses. (cdc.gov)
Conventional wisdom has been that new incident obstructive airway disease (OAD) that is associated with environmental or occupational exposure would present weeks to months, not years, after exposure. (cdc.gov)
Parmet, A.J. and S. Von Essen, Rapidly progressive, Fixed Airway Obstructive Disease in Popcorn Workers: A New Occupational Pulmonary Illness? (thoracic.org)
In a situation where airway blockage crops as a result of a disease will give an allowance to reach the hospital. (firstaidandcprcourses.ca)
Optimal intratracheal tPA treatment (0.7 mg/kg) completely eliminated mortality (0% at 48 h), and greatly improved morbidity in this nearly uniformly fatal disease model (90-100% mortality at 48 h). tPA normalized plastic bronchitis-associated hypoxemia, hypercarbia, and lactic acidosis, and improved respiratory distress (i.e., clinical scores) while decreasing airway fibrin casts. (starrlifesciences.com)

Obstructive sleep apnoea is characterised by repetitive partial or complete obstruction of the upper airway during sleep, leading to the reduction or cessation of airflow despite ongoing respiratory effort. (arwy.org)
The management of choking is dependent if bub has a partial or complete obstruction. (tinyhearts.com)

Elective use of the Ventrain for upper airway obstruction during high frequency jet ventilation. (ventinovamedical.com)
Due to advances in airway stents and insertion techniques, interventional bronchoscopic procedures have been reported to facilitate weaning from mechanical ventilation 4 . (ersjournals.com)

CPAP titration was performed under vision to evaluate the degree of airway collapse at the level of the velum. (nih.gov)
CPAP (Continuous Positive Airways Pressure) is currently the most common and effective treatment of OSA. (advanscpap.com)

If the baby seems to have an obstruction on the airway, perform first aid choking procedures as CPR may actually cause affect the blood flow of the child. (gradeonfire.com)
Her mother performed BLS first aid choking rescue procedures on her daughter immediately but was unsuccessful in dislodging the obstruction. (lifevac.uk)
This reflex is designed to stop objects going to the back of the airway and causing a choking episode, so while scary, it's an excellent, protective reflex that bub has. (tinyhearts.com)

Airway obstruction can occur from bleeding into and around the airway, including neck swelling and bleeding below the tongue. (cdc.gov)
If airway obstruction does occur, injectable drugs should be close by to administer to the patient to aid in re-intubation. (dvm360.com)

Endoscopic stenting is effective for airway stenosis from both extrinsic compression and direct tumour invasion, and has also been shown to be useful in the treatment of tracheo-oesophageal fistulas 3 . (ersjournals.com)
Extrinsic compression on the airways is most likely to come from enlarged lymph nodes (such as those due to tuberculosis infection), lymphoma and other tumors in the chest, an enlarged heart that compresses the left main or left lower lobe bronchus, and left-to-right intracardiac shunts that increase blood flow through the pulmonary arteries. (medscape.com)

as malocclusion, periodontal diseases, airway obstruction, Microcephaly is a rare condition, which consists of a clinical speech problems and recurrent infections2. (bvsalud.org)

eases of the upper airways. (researchgate.net)

if the foreign body is removed, the patency of the airway can be restored. (jtraumainj.org)
Additionally, gentle pressure behind the jaw lifts the mandible and maintains airway patency. (jtraumainj.org)

Airway compromise arising from hematomas is the most serious complication but is exceedingly rare. (thyroidmanager.org)

Microdissection of fixed lungs was done to assess airway obstruction by casts. (starrlifesciences.com)

A 27 year old, ASA I, 118 kg, 180 cm man with a history of snoring and nasal obstruction was scheduled for elective septoplasty and nasal valve surgery under general anesthesia. (ispub.com)
Temperature-Controlled RF Treatment of the Nasal Valve for Nasal Airway Obstruction" will be presented by Dr. William Yao from the Department of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery at McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston on Saturday, October 2 at 11:22 a.m. (aerinmedical.com)

Due to the collapse of soft tissue in the back of your throat, your airway becomes blocked, consequently you experience sudden awakenings accompanied by gasping. (misleepsolutions.com)

Anatomy27

Organisms1

Diseases83

Chemicals and Drugs20

Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment63

Psychiatry and Psychology1

Phenomena and Processes27

Disciplines and Occupations1

Technology, Industry, Agriculture2

Named Groups1

Health Care7

Exposure to nitrogen dioxide and the occurrence of bronchial obstruction in children below 2 years. (1/1199)

Comparison of two new methods for the measurement of lung volumes with two standard methods. (2/1199)

Respiratory mechanics in airways obstruction associated with inspiratory dyspnoea. (3/1199)

Aspects of serum and sputum antibody in chronic airways obstruction. (4/1199)

Localised upper airway obstruction in a patient with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. (5/1199)

Gastric rupture secondary to successful Heimlich manoeuvre. (6/1199)

A resuscitated case from asphyxia by large bronchial cast. (7/1199)

Clinical studies of styrene workers: initial findings. (8/1199)

Airway Obstruction

Intestinal Obstruction

Airway Resistance

Ureteral Obstruction

Lung Diseases, Obstructive

Forced Expiratory Volume

Respiratory Function Tests

Asthma

Laryngeal Diseases

Spirometry

Airway Remodeling

Vital Capacity

Tracheal Stenosis

Bronchi

Nasal Obstruction

Lung

Bronchial Diseases

Respiratory System

Bronchitis

Pierre Robin Syndrome

Duodenal Obstruction

Bronchial Hyperreactivity

Plethysmography, Whole Body

Maximal Expiratory Flow-Volume Curves

Bronchoscopy

Pulmonary Ventilation

Bronchoconstriction

Urinary Bladder Neck Obstruction

Urethral Obstruction

Tracheal Diseases

Bronchial Provocation Tests

Bronchodilator Agents

Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive

Gastric Outlet Obstruction

Respiratory Mechanics

Total Lung Capacity

Ventricular Outflow Obstruction

Tracheotomy

Laryngostenosis

Residual Volume

Respiratory Mucosa

Intubation, Intratracheal

Helium

Lung Volume Measurements

Larynx

Peak Expiratory Flow Rate

Forced Expiratory Flow Rates

Dyspnea

Laryngeal Edema

Albuterol

Maximal Expiratory Flow Rate

Bronchoalveolar Lavage Fluid

Respiratory Hypersensitivity

Administration, Inhalation

Pulmonary Emphysema

Functional Residual Capacity

Tracheostomy

Lacrimal Duct Obstruction

Epiglottis

Tracheal Neoplasms

Aerosols

Respiration

Laryngeal Masks

Inhalation

Horse Diseases

Mucus

High-Frequency Jet Ventilation

Cough

Bronchial Spasm

Airway Management

Respiratory Sounds

Pharynx

Sleep Apnea, Obstructive

Tongue Diseases

Sleep Apnea Syndromes

Laryngocele

Air Pressure

Bronchography

Atropine Derivatives

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