Sunday, 27 January 2019

Stridor

Definition

A noise associated with inspiration due to narrowing of the upper airway, in particular the larynx. 
It is typical of the childhood viral illness, acute laryngotracheobronchitis (croup).
Source: Black's Medical Dictionary (42nd ed, 2010, ISBN 978-1-4081-0419-4)  


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