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airway

[air-wey] / ˈɛərˌweɪ /
NOUN
air pipe
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In a statement on X, spokesman Ted Goodman said that Giuliani has had "restrictive airway disease" since the 9/11 terror attacks that diminished his ability to fight off pneumonia.

From BBC • May 4, 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

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 • Nov. 27, 2025

A flush of panic swept up Sierra’s airway and took over her thoughts.

From "Shadowshaper" by Daniel José Older




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