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Results 1 - 10 of 10 for Airway obstruction
  1. Septoplasty - series (image) 
    The main indications for nasal surgery are: Nasal airway obstruction Septal spur headache Uncontrollable nosebleeds Nasal septal deformity ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100038_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Emergency airway puncture - series (image) 
    ... cricothyrotomy is an emergency procedure that relieves an airway obstruction until formal surgical placement of a breathing tube ( ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100113_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Tonsillectomy - series (image) 
    ... year over a 2-year period, or upper airway obstruction due to tonsillar hypertrophy recurrent tonsillar abscess Tonsillectomy ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100122_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Nasal flaring (image) 
    ... or even respiratory distress in infants. Check for airway obstructions, and call a health care provider.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/17279.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Check airway (image) 
    After rescuing a victim from danger, check their airway, breathing and circulation. If there is a visible obstruction of the upper airway which can be removed ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/9544.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Anaphylaxis (image) 
    ... to swell. Anaphylaxis may be life threatening if obstruction of the airway occurs, if blood pressure drops, or if heart ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/19320.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Hemangioma on the face (nose) (image) 
    ... and may interfere with visual development or cause obstruction of the airway.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/2426.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Adenoid removal - series (image) 
    ... be recommended when enlarged adenoids are blocking the airway, which may be suspected if the child: Snores excessively Has trouble breathing through the nose (nasal obstruction) Has episodes of not breathing during sleep (sleep ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100076_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Choking first aid - adult or child over 1 year - series (image) 
    A choking person's airway may be completely or partially blocked. A complete blockage is an urgent medical emergency. A partial obstruction can quickly become life threatening if the person loses the ability to breathe in and out sufficiently. Without oxygen, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100222_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Tracheostomy - series (image) 
    ... a critical illness Subglottic stenosis from prior trauma ... airway Paralysis of the muscles that affect swallowing causing ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100043_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia