obstruction (redirected from chronic airflow obstruction)

obstruction /ob·struc·tion/ (ob-struk´shun)

1. the act of blocking or clogging.

2. block; occlusion; the state or condition of being clogged.obstruc´tive

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ob·struc·tion (b-strkshn, b-)

n.

1. The blocking of a body passage, as by clogging or stricture.

2. The state of being obstructed.

3. Something, such as a mass or stricture, that obstructs.

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Obstruction

A blockage that prevents movement.

Mentioned in: Crohn's Disease, Intussusception

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obstruction

[əbstruk′shən]

Etymology: L, obstruere, to build against

1 something that blocks or clogs.

2 the act of blocking or preventing passage.

3 the condition of being obstructed or clogged. obstruct, v., obstructive, adj.

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obstruction [ob-struk´shun]

1. the act of blocking or clogging.

2. the state or condition of being clogged; see also atresia. Called also blockade, closure, and occlusion.

chronic airflow obstruction (chronic airway obstruction) name given to a group of disorders in which the upper or lower airways are chronically obstructed; it includes chronic bronchitis, asthma, emphysema, pneumoconiosis, and any other type of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

intestinal obstruction see intestinal obstruction.

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obstruction

the act of blocking or clogging; state of being clogged; refers usually to a tubular structure. See intestinal, laryngeal, nasolacrimal duct obstruction, esophageal, oviductal, urethral, ureteral obstruction.

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pseudo-obstruction

functional, rather than physical, obstruction of the small intestine can occur with hypomotility and ileus.

ventricular outflow obstruction

see ventricular outflow obstruction.

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obstruction

A blocking or clogging of a tube or vessel. See Ball-valve obstruction, Biliary obstruction, Bladder outlet obstruction, Bowel obstruction, Bypass obstruction, Nasal obstruction, UPJ obstruction.

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Patient discussion about obstruction.

Q. I recently had my surgery for bowel obstruction? I recently had my surgery for bowel obstruction? None of the diet was restricted for me by doctor but should I go for any special diet.

A. I had surgery in 08/08 during having a c-section and hernia repair, and I'm having diarrhea all the time. I don't know what to eat nor what medicines to take. Only Immodium AD helps temporary. If I have an appointment, I don't eat breakfast or lunch. I come home and eat dinner. About 30 minutes after eating, I'm in the bathroom. Can someone help me please? I have to return back to work next month, and I don't want to be in the bathroom more than I am at my desk.

Q. (COPD)chronic obstructive pulmonary disease the main causes of?

A. Mainly smoking, although ambient air pollution and industrial exposure to dust have also been implicated as causes.

You may read more here:

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