Compared with LTB, the inspiratory stridor heard in acute epiglottitis is usually softer and lower in pitch.

Name: Compared with LTB, the inspiratory stridor heard in acute epiglottitis is usually softer and lower in pitch.
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In acute epiglottitis, the stridor is typically softer and lower in pitch due to the obstruction being at the level of the epiglottis, whereas in LTB (laryngotracheobronchitis or croup), the stridor is often louder and higher-pitched due to subglottic narrowing.

Compared with LTB, the Inspiratory Stridor Heard in Acute Epiglottitis