airway

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This helps lower the likelihood that the upper airway will collapse during sleep, which is the main cause of obstructive sleep apnea.

From Science Daily • Mar. 11, 2026

The resulting tissue contained multiple cell types found in the human airway, including mucus producing cells and cells with cilia.

From Science Daily • Jan. 22, 2026

At 18 weeks pregnant with her second child, Natalie's airway closed significantly and she needed emergency surgery to allow her to breathe properly.

From BBC • Dec. 30, 2025

Patients with asthma showed a median 56% reduction in fractional exhaled nitric oxide, indicating reduced airway inflammation.

From Barron's • Dec. 8, 2025

He dropped to his knees, straddled the president, opened his mouth, stuck two fingers down Lincoln’s throat, and opened an airway.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson