Stridor
Stridor is a type of noisy breathing. The immediate cause for concern is possible airway obstruction such as a foreign body in the throat (i.e. choking). However, there are various other causes.
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Causes
Causes of noisy breathing (including wheezing or stridor) may include:
- Airway obstruction (choking; foreign body aspiration)
- Airway injury
- Fume inhalation ...
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