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.
An airway obstruction is a blockage in any part of the airway. The airway is a complex system of tubes that conveys inhaled air from your nose and mouth into your lungs. An obstruction may partially or totally prevent air from getting into your... Read More. What is an airway obstruction? An airway obstruction is a blockage in any part of the airway. The airway is a complex system of tubes that conveys inhaled air from your nose and mouth into your lungs. An obstruction may partially or totally prevent air from getting into your lungs.