What does the presence of stridor indicate?

Name: What does the presence of stridor indicate?
Brand: Quizplus
Rating: 4.7 (52 reviews)

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Another continuous type of adventitious lung sounds heard in certain situations, primarily over the larynx and trachea during inhalation, is stridor. Stridor is a loud, high-pitched sound, which sometimes can be heard without a stethoscope. Most common in infants and small children, stridor is a sign of obstruction in the trachea or larynx. Stridor is most often heard during inspiration.

What Does the Presence of Stridor Indicate