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Stridor

Also called High-pitched breathing sound

Emergency MedicinePulmonologyPediatricsImportant

A harsh, high-pitched, vibrating respiratory sound caused by turbulent airflow through a partially obstructed upper airway.

Korean

협착음

상기도 폐색으로 기류가 난류를 이룰 때 발생하는 고음의 거친 호흡음.

French

Stridor

Son respiratoire aigu et vibrant causé par un flux d'air turbulent dans une voie aérienne supérieure partiellement obstruée.

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