airway

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Once activated, this process leads to airway constriction in people with asthma.

From Science Daily • Jan. 27, 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

The condition, which is often mistaken for asthma, involves inflammation and scar tissue build-up in the airway.

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

“Anapneo,” said Slughorn calmly, pointing his wand at Belby, whose airway seemed to clear at once.

From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling