block lung

Examples (10)

• Long-term exposure to pollutants can gradually block the lungs.
• Medical conditions like severe asthma can block the lungs if not managed.
• The thick industrial smog seemed to block his lungs, making every breath a struggle.
• In some extreme cases, allergic reactions can cause swelling that may block the lungs' airways.
• A foreign body aspirated into the respiratory system can severely block a lung.
• The doctor explained how mucus buildup can block a patient's lungs, leading to respiratory distress.
• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can progressively block the lungs' small airways.
• He felt his lungs were blocked by the cold, dense air of the mountain.
• The specialist warned that untreated bronchitis could eventually block the lungs of vulnerable individuals.
• Accumulation of fluid can also block the lungs, impairing their function.