Chronic respiratory failure has multiple causes. It can occur when the airways narrow or become damaged over time. It can also occur with conditions that cause the respiratory muscles to weaken ...

They include: “The main causes of OSA are the relaxation of muscles at the back of the throat, but factors like obesity, ...

When there is a narrowing in the airways (stenosis) that obstructs the passage of air into the lungs, it can affect the larynx, trachea and surrounding structures.

When you drift off, the muscles surrounding your throat relax. For some people, this relaxation causes the airway to narrow significantly. As air forces its way through this constricted passage ...

Share on Pinterest FG Trade/Getty Images Asthma causes inflammation and narrowing of the airways and can worsen over time. While there is no cure for asthma, early treatment can help prevent ...

Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome (BOAS ... and an underdeveloped or narrow trachea, all of which obstruct airflow and make ...

Montelukast attenuates EIB, but its protective effect against airway narrowing from EVH has not been investigated. Objective: To examine the effectiveness of montelukast after exercise and after EVH.