In 2000, Illinois declared a moratorium on executions after 13 death-row inmates were exonerated. âEvan Thomas et al., Newsweek, 19 Nov. 2007; But one country's moratorium is another country's protectionism, and the U.S. is suspicious of Europe's actions.
Restrictive lung diseases are characterized by reduced lung volumes, either because of an alteration in lung parenchyma or because of a disease of the pleura, chest wall, or neuromuscular apparatus.
Central airway obstruction (CAO) is an uncommon but potentially life-threatening condition that can be due to a number of malignant and benign processes. A low threshold of suspicion for CAO is critical so that it can be recognized and managed promptly.