A narrowing in the airways (stenosis) that obstructs the passage of air into the lungs can obstruct breathing and speech, and cause shortness of breath or chest tightness. — Filepic
The primary function of breathing is to absorb oxygen from the air and to get rid of the waste – carbon dioxide – via the movement of the lungs.
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.
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Cancer has caused airway stenosis in this patient. — Photos: Dr JAMALUL AZIZI ABDUL RAHAMAN
A silicon stent in place for a patient with tracheal stenosis, a condition that can be caused by prolonged intubation from Covid-19.
The placement of a stent will help enlarge a narrowed airway and allow the patient to breathe better.
This is a biodegradable stent that has been inserted due to stenosis from tuberculosis.
For patients whose lungs are hyperinflated, e.g. in COPD and emphysema, endobronchial valves are inserted to allow the excess trapped air to escape.
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