Any hindrance to the passage of air into and out of the lungs.

Synonyms: Airway Obstruction, Choking, Obstruction, Airway, Airway Obstructions, Obstructions, Airway

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72 ,acute; chronic airway obstruction = PULMONARY DISEASE, CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE; NASAL OBSTRUCTION is also available ,72(71)

identifier

D000402

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