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2. Obstructive lung disease - Wikipedia

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   Obstructive lung disease is a category of respiratory disease characterized by airway obstruction. Many obstructive diseases of the lung result from narrowing (obstruction) of the smaller bronchi and larger bronchioles, often because of excessive contraction of the smooth muscle itself. It is generally characterized by inflamed and easily ...

3. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease - Wikipedia

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   Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a type of progressive lung disease characterized by chronic respiratory symptoms and airflow limitation. [8] GOLD 2024 defined COPD as a heterogeneous lung condition characterized by chronic respiratory symptoms (dyspnea or shortness of breath, cough, sputum production and/or exacerbations) due to abnormalities of the airways (bronchitis ...

4. Airway obstruction - Wikipedia

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   Untreated or prolonged upper airway obstruction can cause severe, life-threatening complications. Hypoxia: Low blood oxygen can cause confusion and unconsciousness. It can also lead to cardiac arrest if not fixed quickly. [1] Aspiration Pneumonia: If particles enter the lungs, it can cause lung infections. This can happen from aspirating a ...

5. Telltale Signs You Need to See a Doctor for Your Cough - AOL

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   Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) Smoking. ... “Someone who has underlying conditions like heart or lung disease, or a disease that compromises their immune system, should get medical ...

6. Bronchiolitis obliterans - Wikipedia

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   Bronchiolitis obliterans (BO), also known as obliterative bronchiolitis, constrictive bronchiolitis and popcorn lung, is a disease that results in obstruction of the smallest airways of the lungs (bronchioles) due to inflammation. [1] [6] Symptoms include a dry cough, shortness of breath, wheezing and feeling tired. [1]

7. Foreign body aspiration - Wikipedia

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   Basic human airway anatomy. Objects can enter the trachea and lungs via the mouth or nose. Signs and symptoms of foreign body aspiration vary based on the site of obstruction, the size of the foreign body, and the severity of obstruction. [2] 20% of foreign bodies become lodged in the upper airway, while 80% become lodged in a bronchus. [6]