A high-pitched,musical sound made on inspiration that is caused by obstruction is known as:
A) stridor.
B) Cheyne-Stokes.
C) coryza.
D) empyema.
E) ascites.

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Stridor is a high-pitched, musical sound made on inspiration that is caused by obstruction in the upper respiratory tract. Cheyne-Stokes is an abnormal breathing pattern characterized by alternating periods of deep, rapid breathing and shallow, slow breathing. Coryza is an inflammation of the mucous membranes in the nose, commonly referred to as a cold. Empyema is a collection of pus in a body cavity, typically the pleural cavity surrounding the lungs. Ascites is the accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity, often seen in liver disease.

A High-Pitched,musical Sound Made on Inspiration That Is Caused by Obstruction