obstructive
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He said officers had arrested three men, following reports of "intimidating and obstructive conduct" during canvassing in recent weekends, and "conflict between those canvassing and protesters".
From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026
A once-nightly oral medication significantly improved obstructive sleep apnea in a large phase 3 clinical trial presented at the 2026 ATS International Conference.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 1, 2026
They can wind up with a form of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease like emphysema, tethered to oxygen as their health declines.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
The surge in demand for emergency care is due to heat-related illnesses, in addition to the fact that heat can exacerbate conditions like chronic obstructive respiratory syndrome or kidney issues.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 30, 2026
In a recent study of the reaction to dying in patients with obstructive disease of the lungs, it was concluded that the process was considerably more shattering for the professional observers than the observed.
From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas
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