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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 (168)
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...
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Is there such a thing as chronic croup? I searched the web and was unable to find any infor...
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...
My 3 year old son had has 12 so called "croup" attacks since he was 14 mo. old. Always occ...
I was recently diagnosed with stridor. It only happens when I exhale and it is very quiet. ...
