The most common cause of airway obstruction in any patient - supine or not - is the tongue. This is why the first maneuver that should be performed on a patient not breathing is the head-tilt/chin-lift or the jaw thrust. This is to help clear the tongue from the airway and may allow the person to breathe again.
as I understand it, they are going to obtain samples of material found in the lungs to analyze. Based on their findings they can determine the cause of your lung problem and prescribe a treatment.
Eustachian obstruction is typically caused by factors that lead to the dysfunction of the Eustachian tube, which connects the middle ear to the back of the nose and throat. Common causes include allergies, respiratory infections, sinusitis, and changes in air pressure. These conditions can result in inflammation and swelling, preventing the Eustachian tube from opening properly, leading to a buildup of fluid and pressure in the middle ear.
A lacrimal duct obstruction is blockage of the tear duct, the thin channel that normally drains tears from the surface of the eye.
Common obstruction sites in the gastrointestinal tract include the esophagus (due to strictures or foreign bodies), stomach (due to tumors or bezoars), small intestine (due to adhesions or hernias), and large intestine (due to tumors, strictures, or fecal impaction). These obstructions can lead to symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and distention. Treatment often involves surgical intervention to relieve the blockage.
The intestines are the most common abdominal organ to become twisted or torn within the lower abdominal region. Intestinal obstruction and extreme abdominal pain and discomfort can become of such organs twisting.
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Often it is a food item that has blocked the airway. Trying to swallow too much at one time may cause an airway obstruction. People have died by their own vomit, usually when under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Babies and young children may choke on small toys, as young children and babies frequently put toys, etc, into their mouths.
choking, i guess...
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The most common cause of airway occlusion (airway obstruction) is choking on foreign objects. This means swallowing an obstructive object or having something lodged in your trachea causing the airway to lose its patency.
A common reason for mouth-to-mouth breathing failure may be an airway obstruction that is preventing adequate chest rise is the patient.
The most common location of airway obstruction is in the throat, particularly at the level of the larynx or trachea. This can be due to various factors such as infections, swelling, foreign objects, or anatomical issues. Immediate medical attention is needed to address airway obstructions to prevent respiratory distress.
Anaphylactic shock Foreign object in throat Choking on unchewed food Asthma
Knock the patient unconscious.
Knock the patient unconscious.