Stridor is an abnormal wheezing-like, high-pitched sound which commonly affects children. Stridor, also called extrathoracic airway obstruction or musical breathing, is produced by turbulent airflow usually at the level of trachea, sub-glottis, glottis or supraglottis. It is associated with obstructed airway and blocked larynx. Urgently contact a doctor if the child’s face becomes bluish or they face difficulty in breathing. Stridor indicates blockage of upper respiratory tract due to airway obstruction of larynx blockage.

Stridor means there is an upper airway obstructions.

Awnish Kumar

about 4 years ago

Condition characterized by prolonged inspiration through an obstructed upper airway. It must be differentiated from wheeze.

Josh

about 4 years ago

Strider is indicative of an upper airway obstruction usually secondary to FBAO or anaphylaxis (angioedema). Searching strider on YouTube provide good audible study material