It is also believed that prolonged duration of the surgical procedure may be directly correlated with an increased incidence of airway obstruction.
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According to the study, which was published in Pediatrics, croup is the most common cause of upper airway obstruction in young children.
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About two-thirds of those with the condition are obese, and excessive fatty tissue in the neck is believed to help cause airway obstruction.
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IL-13 induces many features of allergic lung disease, including airway hyperresponsiveness, goblet cell metaplasia and mucus hypersecretion, which all contribute to airway obstruction.
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To avoid potentially fatal consequences such as upper airway obstruction and unnecessary abdominal surgery, the importance of a correct diagnosis cannot be over-emphasized.
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Besides dysphonia ( impaired speech ), the most serious of these complications is airway obstruction due to severe inflammation of the vocal cords.
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The risk of death in infancy is increased due to the likelihood of compression of the spinal cord with or without upper airway obstruction.
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The European Resuscitation Council and the Mayo Clinic recommend alternating between five back slaps and five abdominal thrusts in cases of severe airway obstructions.
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Particulate matter can irritate small airways in the lungs, which can lead to increased problems with asthma, chronic bronchitis, airway obstruction, and gas exchange.
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Factors that increase the risk of airway obstruction include associated congenital anomalies and a history of airway problems ( Anthony & Sloan, 2002 ).
