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airway 1. an air route, esp one that is fully equipped with emergency landing fields, navigational aids, etc. 2. a passage down which air travels from the nose or mouth to the lungs 3. Med a tubelike device inserted via the throat to keep open the airway of an unconscious patient airway [′er‚wā] (building construction) A passage for ventilation between thermal insulation and roof boards. (mining engineering) A passage for air in a mine. Also known as air course. (navigation) A designated route of passage for aircraft. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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On clinical examination, the patient was found to have a marked
septal bulging that obstructed the right nasal airway (figure, A). Single short-term exposures to ozone are known to cause acute
changes in pulmonary function and neutrophilic airway inflammation.
Benefits compared favorably with those of conventional treatment using
machines called CPAP, which deliver, via plastic masks, continuous
positive airway pressure to sleepers. |
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