Sentences with phrase «small nasal passages»

Together with abnormally small nasal passages — called stenotic nares — and abnormally small airway, this trio of defects make up the syndrome known as brachycephalic airway syndrome or brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome.

This is due to the shape of their shorter noses and smaller nasal passages.

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Because newborns have such tiny, delicate nasal passages (only about 2 to 3 millimeters, or one tenth of one inch, on each side), it takes very little change in that small space to cause big symptoms.

Your baby has a tiny nasal passage and in teething, the gums swell up making the nasal passage even smaller.

Tissue samples can be obtained from nasal passages with a small brush.

I always thought my nasal passage ways were just to small.

It is very difficult for veterinarians to see into the nasal passages of small dogs and cats.

Brachiocephalic (pug - nosed) dogs are more prone to heatstroke because their nasal passages are smaller and it's more difficult for them to circulate sufficient air for cooling.

Nasal polyps (small, benign growths in the nasal passage) can cause recurrent reverse sneezing, as can masses, foreign bodies (pieces of grass or plants, for example) or infectNasal polyps (small, benign growths in the nasal passage) can cause recurrent reverse sneezing, as can masses, foreign bodies (pieces of grass or plants, for example) or infectnasal passage) can cause recurrent reverse sneezing, as can masses, foreign bodies (pieces of grass or plants, for example) or infections.

The brachycephalic dog's respiratory passage begins with very small, often slit - like, nasal openings for breathing.