Stridor (Q46965)
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Stridor or a low-pitched, focal inspiratory wheeze usually heard over the neck is a manifestation of upper airway obstruction and should result in an expedited evaluation of the patient as it can precede complete upper airway obstruction and respiratory failure.
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
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| default for all languages | MD11.B |
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| English | Stridor |
Stridor or a low-pitched, focal inspiratory wheeze usually heard over the neck is a manifestation of upper airway obstruction and should result in an expedited evaluation of the patient as it can precede complete upper airway obstruction and respiratory failure. |
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