stridor
Information, Symptoms, Treatments and Resources
What is stridor?
Stridor is an abnormal, high-pitched, musical breathing sound caused by a blockage in the throat or voice box (larynx). It is usually heard when taking in a breath.
See also: Wheezing
Alternative Names:
Breathing sounds - abnormal; Extrathoracic airway obstruction
Posts on stridor (15)
Regarding my 9-year-old son.
It all started with a shallow cough (upper chest/throat) ...
Had L shoulder arthroscopy surgery - developed flu like snyptoms week later , x ray showed ...
- Sep 19, 2009
Hi,
I'm 31 years old - female. I smoke occassionally (maybe 5 on average a week). I exerci...
My son was diagnosed with trachea malacia at birth, was delivered by C-section/ breech. 1s...
I've had bronchitis four times since October, this last time turned to pnemonia. The issue...
I recently had a bout with Influenza A (despite getting the flu vaccine) which was pretty s...
- Mar 07, 2007
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My son who is 8 years old has been diagnosed with moderate asthma via a methacholine challe...
Four months ago my 13 yo daughter developed loud stridor upon inhalation. Her breathing is...
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