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Airway
01
a commercial enterprise that provides scheduled flights for passengers
02
the anatomical structures, including the nose, mouth, throat, and lungs, that allow for the passage of air during breathing
03
a duct that provides ventilation (as in mines)
04
a designated route followed by airplanes in flying from one airport to another
Example
Doctors perform tracheostomies to clear airway obstructions.
Respiratory infections, like the common cold or pneumonia, affect the airways and lungs.
The lifeguard quickly rolled the unconscious swimmer over to clear their airway.
Individuals with cystic fibrosis often experience chronic lung infections due to the difficulty in clearing mucus from the airways.
Albuterol helps open up the airways for easier breathing.
