An acute upper airway obstruction (UAO) is a blockage that occurs in your upper airway. The upper airway of your respiratory system consists of the trachea, larynx or voice box, and throat. A blockage ...

The Ambu aScope 4 RhinoLaryngo (Ambu Ltd) is a sterile, flexible and single-use rhinolaryngoscope. It is used to visualise the upper airway anatomy during rhinolaryngoscopy procedures in adults.

Upper airway resistance syndrome (UARS) is a type of sleep-related breathing disorder similar to obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS), but it’s less severe. People who experience UARS have narrow ...

SuperNO2VA (Vyaire Medical) is a nasal positive airway pressure device designed to prevent and relieve upper airway obstruction. It is for use in patients with obstructive sleep apnoea throughout deep ...

One of the biggest concerns with upper respiratory tract infections, like the common cold or a nasal infection, is the potential for more serious deep lung secondary infections, like pneumonia. If ...

An airway obstruction happens when you can't move air in or out of your lungs. It could be because you inhaled something that's blocking your airway. Or it could be caused by disease, allergic ...

An upper respiratory infection is an illness that can cause nasal congestion, runny nose, sore throat, and cough. It can also cause a fever for the first few days. Upper respiratory infections are ...

Weight loss in obese patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) appears to improve sleep apnea primarily by reducing tongue fat, according to new research published online in the American Thoracic ...