stridor

[US]/ˈstraɪdə/
[UK]/ˈstraɪdər/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a high-pitched, wheezing sound caused by disrupted airflow
Word Forms
Pluralstridors

Phrases & Collocations

stridor sound

inspiratory stridor

stridor treatment

stridor assessment

stridor causes

stridor management

stridor evaluation

acute stridor

stridor symptoms

stridor diagnosis

Example Sentences

he was diagnosed with stridor after his throat infection.

stridor can indicate a serious airway obstruction.

the doctor noted the child's stridor during the examination.

parents should seek medical help if their child has stridor.

stridor is often heard during inspiration.

he experienced stridor after inhaling smoke.

stridor can be caused by allergies or infections.

the paramedic recognized the stridor as a sign of distress.

children with croup often present with stridor.

monitoring stridor is crucial in emergency situations.

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