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allergic rhinitis
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the reaction of the nasal mucosa to a specific allergen
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apnea
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the cessation of spontaneous respirations
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deviated septum
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a deflection of the normally straight nasal septum
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epistaxis
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nosebleed
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esophageal speech
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a method of swallowing air, trapping it in the esophagus, and releasing it to create sound
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nasal polyps
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benign mucous membrane masses that form slowly in response to repeated inflammation of the sinus or nasal mucosa
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obstructive sleep apnea
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a condition characterized by partial or complete upper airway obstruction during sleep, causing apnea and hypopnea
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rhinoplasty
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the surgical reconstruction of the nose
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tracheostomy
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surgical opening into the trachea
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tracheotomy
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a surgical incision into the trachea for the purpose of establishing an airway
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