Airway Obstruction
| Definition: |
Any hindrance to the passage of air into and out of the lungs. |
| Notes: |
acute: chronic airway obstruct, chronic airflow obstruct & COAD (chronic obstruct airway dis) go under LUNG DISEASES, OBSTRUCTIVE (see note there); NASAL OBSTRUCTION is also available |
| Also Called: |
Choking |
| Previously Indexed: |
Respiratory Tract Diseases (1966-1970) |
Airway Obstruction Definitions and Terms
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