airway obstruction


air·way ob·struc·tion

(ār'wā ŏb-strŭk'shŭn) A type of respiratory dysfunction that produces reduced airflow, usually on expiration; the obstruction can be localized (e.g., tumor, stricture, foreign body) or generalized (e.g., emphysema, asthma).

air·way ob·struc·tion

(ār'wā ŏb-strŭk'shŭn) Respiratory dysfunction that reduces airflow, usually on expiration; can be localized or generalized.