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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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My newborn has Pierre Robin syndrome. Please suggest.

Query: Hello doctor, My baby is 5 days old and is suffering from Pierre Robin syndrome. Kindly advice.  Read Full »


Dr. Vijaykumar Mundeshi

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Pierre Robin syndrome consists of the following defects mostly: Mandibular hypoplasia - retarded growth of the lower jaw. Cleft palate - birth defect of the palate. Airway obstruction. Kindly let us know what all defects your baby has at present and what...  Read Full »

Will adenoid enlargement cause obstruction in air passage?

Query: Hello doctor, Do adenoid glands contract after a certain age? Is it natural for all people? What to do if these glands are enlarged and result in air obstruction?  Read Full »


Dr. Ashok Kumar Srivastava

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. About your query regarding adenoids, I would like to say these are lymphoid tissue located at the roof of the nasopharynx and as usual, they are meant to protect the body from infections. They are always found in infants and they are at their maximum size at the age of...  Read Full »

My breath feels like it has stuck in my throat. What needs to be done?

Query: Hi doctor, My breath feels like it has been constantly stuck in my throat for the last few days. When I inhale, it feels like the air does not entirely go down. My Adam's apple and thyroid are lower in a way they did not use to be, and it seems to be progressing and getting worse daily. I took two v...  Read Full »


Dr. Akshay. B. K.

Answer: 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. In males, it is usual for adam's apple to appear prominent. Coming to your breathing issue, do you feel breathless or...  Read Full »

Is blocked nostril a common side effect of septoplasty and sinus surgery?

Query: Hi doctor, I underwent a septoplasty with turbinate reduction and sinus surgery. It has been three weeks of doing surgery. I have some questions to ask you. Kindly give your opinion. My septum was present deviated to the left side with a bony spur. But now, it has been corrected. My right inferio...  Read Full »


Dr. Bhadragiri Vageesh Padiyar

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. On post septoplasty and turbinate reduction, there is some amount of temporary obstruction on one side due to crusting and accumulation of secretion. The block gets reduced when the crust gets dislodged. After removing nasal packs on the second day of post-surgery, one-...  Read Full »

How to treat my son who is breathing through mouth and not nose?

Query: Hi doctor, My son is eight years old. From birth to till now, my son is taking Penicillin for the ear and throat infections. He cannot breathe through the nose. He uses mouth for breathing for years. What can I do now? Please suggest.  Read Full »


Dr. Shyam Kalyan. N

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You son is suffering from upper airway obstruction. It causes him to breathe through the mouth. It could be a result of allergies or inflammation of adenoids behind the nose. It can be cured by steroid sprays. It is just a part of the treatment. If there is some other f...  Read Full »

What causes obstruction at the third rib above the nipple after getting cough?

Query: Hi doctor, I have mild cough and expectoration for the past six months and I consulted a pulmonologist. The doctor advised a chest X-ray (CXR) and pulmonary function test (PFT) after diagnosing that I have mild asthma. I am taking Foracort inhaler and my symptoms are under control now. I feel like s...  Read Full »


Dr. Muhammad Zubayer Alam

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. According to your statement, you are suffering from mild expectorant for the past six months. According to the CXR (chest X-ray) provided here, (attachment removed to protect patient identity) I have not found any pathology present in the third...  Read Full »

Does tree in bud nodules in CT scan mean cancer?

Query: Hi doctor, My CT scan says defined streaky opacity with associated loss volume and clustered tree in bud nodules have developed in the anterior segment of the upper left lobe. The associated central bronchi are impacted. Without an obvious mass, although a small central lesion is not excluded. The ...  Read Full »


Dr. Nookala Sunil Kumar

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. 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. Revert with more information to a pulmonologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/pulmonologist  Read Full »

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