UN Thread Types. UN (Unified) is a specification of the shape and dimensions of the thread for a given size (diameter) of fastener and number of threads per inch of fastener length. UN bolts and machine screws are the type of fastener in everyday use in the US, UK, and Canada. UN, UNR, and UNJ thread dimensions are measured in Imperial units.
Causes The airway can become narrowed or blocked due to many causes, including: Allergic reactions in which the trachea or throat swell closed, including allergic reactions to a bee sting, peanuts, antibiotics (such as penicillin), and blood pressure medicines (such as ACE inhibitors) Chemical burns and reactions. Epiglottitis (infection of the structure separating the trachea from the esophagus)
Diphtheria is a serious communicable bacterial disease that causes severe inflammation of the nose, throat and windpipe (trachea). It is caused by the bacterium Corynebacterium diphtheriae. The bacteria produce toxins that cause an abnormal membrane to grow in the throat, which can lead to suffocation.