
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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