NIH MeSH · D000402Diseases
Airway Obstruction
Also known asAirway Obstructions · Obstruction, Airway · Obstructions, Airway · Choking
Definition
Any hindrance to the passage of air into and out of the lungs.
MeSH classification
- C08.618.846.185
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Common questions about Airway Obstruction
What does Airway Obstruction mean in medicine?
Any hindrance to the passage of air into and out of the lungs. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Airway Obstruction known by any other names?
Yes. Airway Obstruction is also referred to as Airway Obstructions, Obstruction, Airway, Obstructions, Airway, Choking in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Airway Obstruction sit in the medical classification?
Airway Obstruction falls under the broader medical category "Diseases" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: C08.618.846.185). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D000402) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗