Stridor
i think you MAY be referencing stridor- which is usually accompanied by wheezing with an upper airway obstruction or Asthma
On exhalation this is called wheezing. On inspiration, this is termed stridor.
Stridor is the medical term meaning high-pitched upper airway sound from partial obstruction.
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An object blocking a bronchus would disrupt the airflow to a portion of the lung, leading to decreased air exchange in that area. This obstruction can result in symptoms such as difficulty breathing, coughing, and potentially a collapsed lung if not promptly addressed.
An object blocking a bronchus would obstruct the normal flow of air into the lung, leading to difficulty in breathing and decreased oxygen delivery to the body's tissues. This blockage can result in symptoms such as coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath. Immediate medical attention is necessary to remove the obstruction and restore normal breathing.
The right primary bronchus is slightly wider and at a steeper angle than the left primary bronchus. This is due mostly to the fact that the heart occupies a larger portion of the left lung than the right. This makes the right lung bigger so it needs a wider bronchus for air to fill it up. Plus since the heart is a bit more to the left, the left bronchus branches off at more of an angle. The combination of these two factors makes the right bronchus more susceptible to obstructions if a foreign object travels down the trachea leading the bronchus.
An object blocking a bronchus can restrict or completely block airflow, leading to difficulty breathing and decreased oxygen exchange. This can result in symptoms such as wheezing, shortness of breath, and potential respiratory distress. Immediate medical attention is necessary to remove the obstruction and restore normal airflow.
An obstruction in the right primary bronchus will reduce air flow to the right lung, leading to inefficient oxygen exchange. This could result in lower oxygen levels and altered oxygen dissociation in the right lung compared to the left lung, which receives adequate airflow.
If you inhaled a foreign object that completely obstructed your right main-stem bronchus, you would likely expect significant respiratory distress. This could manifest as difficulty breathing, wheezing, or coughing, and you might experience reduced airflow to the right lung, leading to decreased oxygenation. A chest X-ray or CT scan would typically reveal signs of obstruction, such as hyperinflation of the right lung and mediastinal shift. Immediate medical attention would be necessary to remove the obstruction and restore normal breathing.
No, a bronchus is an essential part of the respiratory system that carries air to and from the lungs. Without a bronchus, proper breathing and oxygen exchange would be severely compromised, leading to serious health issues.
The breathing tube from your throat to the bronchus is called the trachea. It is a flexible tube that carries air to and from the lungs, branching into the left and right bronchi, which lead to each lung. The trachea is reinforced with cartilage rings to keep it open during breathing.
If an object gets stuck in the right bronchus, choking may occur due to its narrower and more vertical angle compared to the left bronchus. This can lead to more obstruction and difficulty in dislodging the object, making it more likely to cause choking.
Cartilage in the bronchus provides structural support, helping to maintain the shape and patency of the airways. It also prevents collapse of the bronchial walls during breathing, ensuring efficient airflow to the lungs.
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