Your patient has upper airway inflammation from a viral infection.What adventitious lung sound is expected?
A)Polyphonic wheezing
B)Expiratory rhonchi
C)Fine crackles
D)Inspiratory stridor

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Inspiratory stridor is expected in patients with upper airway inflammation from a viral infection. Stridor is a high-pitched, wheezing sound that occurs during inspiration and is caused by the narrowing or obstruction of the upper airway.

Your Patient Has Upper Airway Inflammation from a Viral Infection