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I really don't want to visit the er. i've got stridor- is there anything at all i can do to help it at home? i don't want to miss work.

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Stridor: Go ino the washroom and turn on the hot shower and steam yourself for 20-30 minutes. Do that several times a day..drink tea with lemon and honeySleep on several lilows with a vaporizer going

Answered 9/16/2014

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Dr. Stephen Rothstein answered

Strider: Strider implies that there is an issue with your breathing space or airway. You should not wait to check it out. There is no home aid for this

Dr Pizzo and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 4/24/2016

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A member asked:

I really don't want to visit the er. i've got stridor- is there anything at all i can do to help it at home? i don't want to miss work.

7 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Dr. Stephen Rothstein answered

Dr Pizzo and 4 doctors agreed

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