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Lungs: Airways obstruction (Bronchospasm)

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Lungs: Airways obstruction (Bronchospasm)

ID 3536

Bronchospasm is when the muscles in the walls of the airway (specifically, the bronchioli) constrict, causing varying levels of breathing difficulty.

Conditions linked to this sign/symptom

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Drugs where this is listed as a side effect

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