A symptom resulting from laryngeal obstruction. It is characterized by a high pitched breathing sound.
Symptoms of Stridor
The following features are indicative of Stridor:
high-pitched musical breathing sound
It is possible that Stridor shows no physical symptoms and still is present in a patient.
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Common Causes of Stridor
The following are the most common causes of Stridor:
airway injury
allergic reaction
barking cough
epiglottitis
inhaling an object such as a peanut or marble
swelling in voice box
Other Causes of Stridor
The following are the less common causes of Stridor:
neck surgery
use of a breathing tube for a longer time
smoke inhalation
swelling of the neck
swollen tonsils
vocal cord cancer
Risk Factors for Stridor
The following factors may increase the likelihood of Stridor:
children
Prevention of Stridor
Yes, it may be possible to prevent Stridor. Prevention may be possible by doing the following:
positioning the head on the bed at 45-90 degrees
Occurrence of Stridor
Number of Cases
The following are the number of Stridor cases seen each year worldwide:
Widely occurring between 500K - 1 Million cases
Common Age Group
Stridor can occur at any age.
Common Gender
Stridor can occur in any gender.
Lab Tests and Procedures for Diagnosis of Stridor
The following lab tests and procedures are used to detect Stridor:
Flexible fiberoptic bronchoscopy: To assess vocal cord functioning or in looking for signs of compression or infection
MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging): Reveals the structural pathology of larynx
Complications of Stridor if untreated
Yes, Stridor causes complications if it is not treated. Below is the list of complications and problems that may arise if Stridor is left untreated:
bacterial tracheitis
allergic airway edema
retropharyngeal abscess
Procedures for Treatment of Stridor
The following procedures are used to treat Stridor:
Tracheostomy: Surgical procedure helpful in settling the severe conditions of stridor
Self-care for Stridor
The following self-care actions or lifestyle changes may help in the treatment or management of Stridor:
positioning the head on the bed at 45-90 degrees
Time for Treatment of Stridor
While time-period of treatment for each patient may vary, below is the typical time-period for Stridor to resolve if treated properly under an expert supervision: