Sentence examples for narrow larynx from inspiring English sources

In a newborn, edemic and necrotic lesions further narrow an already physiologically narrow larynx, which is an additional motivation to perform tracheostomy.

The otolaryngologist pointed out the small larynx and narrow glottis, but no vocal cord edema, thickness, or immobilization was observed throughout the laryngopharynx (Fig. 1b).

On oral and transtracheostomy bronchoscopy, a diffusely swollen larynx with narrowing of the proximal trachea was seen.

In a case of significant laryngeal edema, the lumen of the larynx is narrowed - this results in a smaller measured air leak, and the cuff leak test will then be classified as positive (Table 3).

Imaging of the pediatric airway has been available for almost a decade, and it has shown that the glottis is the narrowest portion and that the larynx is more cylindrical than tapered.

Tracheotomy is used sparingly because it can cause complications such as infections and narrowing of the trachea and larynx.

Attention was also driven to ascertain if the larynx shape (mainly a narrow glottis opening) could be predicted based on the morphometric study of the skull.

Whether mucosal irritation by repeated tracheal intubation at a younger age led to the laryngeal thickening and airway narrowing is unclear, but the small larynx noted by the otolaryngologist suggests that impaired laryngeal growth was present in this patient.

In some persons with sleep apnea syndrome, portions of the larynx and pharynx may be narrowed by fat deposits or by enlarged tonsils and adenoids, which increase the likelihood of obstruction.

But an OmniGuide tube can handle the intensity and slip easily through the complex anatomies of the larynx and lungs, where some cavities are narrower than a drinking straw.

The three phases of a cough are: 1) a deep inspiration; 2) compression of air in the lungs and airways by forceful concentration of the expiratory muscles coupled with closure of the glottis and opening of the larynx; 3) sudden explosive expiration followed by narrowing of the glottis and return of the larynx to its normal inspiratory position [ 7].