The treatment for an airway obstruction depends on the cause and severity.‌ An inhaled object is a medical emergency and needs treatment right away. If an inhaled object causes choking, you ...

New data suggest mid/distal esophageal coin retention in kids often resolves without intervention — prompting reconsideration ...

The American College of Chest Physicians (CHEST) recently released a new clinical guideline on central airway obstruction (CAO). Published in the journal CHEST, the guideline contains 12 evidence ...

The last update to airway obstruction protocols occurred in 1976, making this the first significant revision in 47 years. Based on the findings of the American Red Cross Scientific Advisory ...

The knowledge of this protein provides researchers with a potential new drug target for mucus obstruction in asthma patients.