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Obstruction of the airway leads to choking also known as Respiratory Distress. after the body can not longer withstand not receiving oxygen you go into Respiratory Arrest where one is not breathing but there is still a pulse. This untreated can lead to Cardiac Arrest where one has no pulse and no breathing.
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Rattling sounds due to obstruction of large airways?
Rhonchi
What is bronchial obstruction?
narrowing of the space inside the small airways
What is an inherited disease that leads to airway obstruction?
Cystic fibrosis
What is chronic bronchitis?
Defined clinically as a daily cough with production of sputum for 3 months, two years in a row. In chronic bronchitis, there is inflammation and swelling of the lining of the airways that lead to narrowing and obstruction of the airways. The inflammation stimulates production of mucous (sputum), which can cause further obstruction of the airways. Obstruction of the airways, especially with mucus, increases the likelihood of bacterial lung infections.
Is tracheal obstruction life threatening?
The short answer is: Potentially yes. The trachea leads to the lungs; therefore, if the obstruction totally blocks the trachea, the person won't be able to breath & will die if not helped quickly.
What is a technique for removing food lodged in the throat?
Mechanical obstruction of the airways, which commonly occurs when food gets lodged in the throat, can be treated by applying the Heimlich maneuver.
Obstruction of the airways lead to?
Obstruction of the airway can lead to many different things. It can lead to death due to lack of oxygen, it can cause damage to the brain due to lack of oxygen, and it can cause a person to have a stroke or heart attack.
What are symptoms of angioedema?
Angioedema is characterized by more diffuse swelling. Swelling of the airways may cause wheezing and respiratory distress. In severe cases, airway obstruction may occur
What is the cause for snoring?
Snoring is caused by airway obstruction. There are two types of airway obstruction. Nasal Airways Obstruction: This is where your nasal passages have been blocked. This can come from problems with the sinuses, and irregularities of the nasal passages. Products such as Breathe Right Nasal Strips, and nasal sprays may be effective in these cases. Throat Airways Obstruction: This is often caused by the tongue and soft palate restricting the airways of the throat. Products such as Slumber Guard can hold the lower jaw in a forward position, so as to keep the throat airways from collapsing.
Bronchoscopy may be used to examine and help diagnose what disorders?
diseases of the lung, such as cancer or tuberculosis; congenital deformity of the lungs; suspected tumor, obstruction, secretion, bleeding, or foreign body in the airways
How does acute unilateral renal obstruction predispose people to hypertension?
It causes activation of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system because of the decreased perfusion to the affected side. This system causes vasoconstriction of the vessels, which leads to increased BP. Early treatment and correction of obstruction is very important in the care of such a patient.
What is the medical term meaning obstruction in the trachea?
It is called Airway obstruction / Tracheal obstruction
