A high-pitched, harsh, adventitious breath sound caused by a spasm or swelling of the larynx or an obstruction in the upper airway is called
A) stridor.
B) Cheyne-Stokes.
C) coryza.
D) empyema.
E) ascites.

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Stridor is a high-pitched, harsh breath sound that usually indicates a partial obstruction in the upper airway, such as the larynx or trachea. It can be caused by several conditions including croup, epiglottitis, or anaphylaxis. Cheyne-Stokes is a breathing pattern characterized by alternating periods of hyperventilation and apnea seen in patients with neurological or cardiac disorders. Coryza is a medical term for the common cold, and is characterized by inflammation of the nasal passages and excessive mucus production. Empyema is a collection of pus in the pleural cavity surrounding the lungs, while ascites is accumulation of fluid in the abdomen, often seen in liver disease.

A High-Pitched, Harsh, Adventitious Breath Sound Caused by a Spasm