airway

Example Sentences

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Using continuous positive airway pressure, or CPAP, can help lower that risk by improving sleep quality and maintaining steady airflow throughout the night.

From Science Daily

People in the study with obstructed sleep apnea who used a continuous positive airway pressure, or CPAP, machine had a reduced risk of developing Parkinson’s later on, the study said.

From The Wall Street Journal

It's a routine step in general anaesthesia that keeps the airway open and allows precise control of the patient's breathing while they are unconscious.

From BBC

"A fish bone in the airways causing breathing problems is an emergency," she said.

From BBC

Make sure the person’s airways are protected and clear.

From New York Times