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obstruct
(redirected from obstructiveness)

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ob·struct (b-strkt, b-)
v.
To block or close a body passage so as to hinder or interrupt a flow.
ob·structive adj.
Patient discussion about obstruct.

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:

www.mayoclinic.com/health/copd/DS00916

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So, the experiment has gone ahead, but the problem with an experiment that one side really didn't want to take part in is that the doubt will always remain that the results are likely to be spoiled by a certain amount of heel-dragging, reluctance and plain old-fashioned obstructiveness.
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