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Airway Stridor Harsh High Pitched Inspiratory Sound Occurs Swelling

Front What is stridor?
Back It is a harsh, high-pitched inspiratory sound, and occurs when swelling in the upper airway (near the vocal cords and throat) closes off the airway and can eventually lead to total obstruction.

Tags: 18, emergencies, immunologic

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