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Medical Conditions - Airway Obstruction

Airway obstruction can be upper or lower, partial or total, acute or chronic, minor or life-threatening. Respiratory infections and diseases, allergies, smoke inhalation, cancer, foreign objects, tracheomalacia, cystic fibrosis, swelling of the epiglottis, tongue fall back, airway damage due to accidents, throat abscess, etc., cause airway obstruction. Gasping for air, wheeze, unconsciousness, cyanosis, and chest tightness are its symptoms. Heimlich maneuver, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, antimicrobials, and Epinephrine can reverse the breathing condition.

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What causes sleep apnea in young people who are fit at 26?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com I read your query and understand your concern. We appreciate you for contacting us with your worries. The symptoms you described are typical of sleep apnea.

Does chronic asthma cause COPD-like symptoms at age 26?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com I read your query and understand your concern. This might seem confusing at first, but it does happen in clinical practice.

Can a sleep apnea workup detect early-stage lung cancer?

Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I can understand how confusing and unexpected this must feel for all of you.

Is a bronchoscopy needed after a lung CT scan?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. A tree in bud appearance generally favors an infection. Can you upload your CT scan so that it may help? Do not bother about lung cancer. I hope this information helps you. Thank you.

Why do I feel airway obstruction during inhalation?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. As I can see, (attachment removed to protect patient's identity) Adam's apple and neck appear normal.

How to treat my 8-year-old son's mouth breathing?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You son is suffering from upper airway obstruction. It causes him to breathe through the mouth.

What triggers should my cousin with hereditary angioedema avoid?

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My brother has hereditary angioedema. Can it remain dormant?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern.

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Will adenoid enlargement cause obstruction in air passage?

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My baby is 5 days old and is suffering from Pierre Robin syndrome.Kindly advice.

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Pierre Robin syndrome consists of the following defects mostly: Mandibular hypoplasia - retarded growth of the lower jaw.

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