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What is another name for an acute upper airway obstruction?
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Stridor: Stridor is when there is swelling at or just above the larynx causing obstruction to inhalation. Stertor is when the tongue or upper throat tissues cause obstruction to inhalation in the upper part of the throat.
Answered 5/19/2017
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