A High-Pitched, Harsh, Adventitious Breath Sound Caused by a Spasm

question 113

Multiple Choice

A high-pitched, harsh, adventitious breath sound caused by a spasm or swelling of the larynx or an obstruction in the upper airway is called

• A) stridor.
• B) Cheyne-Stokes.
• C) coryza.
• D) empyema.
• E) ascites.

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Definitions:

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