Definitions for "Stridor"
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A harsh, shrill, or creaking noise.
A high pitched, noisy respiration, like the blowing of the wind; a sign of respiratory obstruction.
Loud, strained, high-pitched noise on inhalation.
Rasping noise made when breathing. Stridor usually means that an airway is partly blocked in some way.
A harsh or squeaky sound in breathing, often associated with a blocked larynx.
A harsh sound made during respiration. It is high pitched and sounds like the howling of the wind. It is due to constriction of the air passages.
a whistling sound when breathing (usually heard on inspiration); indicates obstruction of the trachea or larynx
a high-pitched sound heard best on inspiration.
a harsh, high-pitched sound heard on inspiration that indicates swelling of the larynx
a high-pitched harsh sound heard during inspiration. Stridor is caused by obstruction of the upper airway.
Shrill, harsh sound associated with airway obstruction.
A term used to describe noisy breathing associated with inflammation or narrowing of the voice box or breathing tube (trachea).
Noisy breathing, usually indicating some obstruction.
A harsh, vibrating sound heard during respiration in cases of obstruction of the air passages
a high-pitched or noisy breathing, especially when inhaling
Harsh sound during respiration, high pitched and resembling the blowing of wind due to obstruction of air passages.
a harsh, high-pitched breath sound associated with significant laryngeal obstruction.
A harsh vibrating sound heard when airways are blocked.
noisy breathing which indicates a problem
High pitched whistle caused by obstruction in larynx or trachea
a harsh high-pitched crowing" sound heard on inspiration caused by a narrowing of the larynx or trachea.
Unusual noise during respiration - mostly inhalation.
A high pitched, harsh sound heard during respiration. Resembling the sound of blowing wind due to an obstruction of the upper airway
Stridor is a high pitched sound resulting from turbulent gas flow in the upper airway. It may be inspiratory, expiratory or present on both inspiration and expiration. It can be indicative of serious airway obstruction from severe conditions such as epiglottitis, a foreign body lodged in the airway, or a laryngeal tumor.