Ausmed Explains... 1. Stridor: Stridor is a continuous, high-pitched, crowing sound heard predominantly on inspiration. The cause of this sound is generally the partial obstruction of the larynx or trachea. Stridor may be heard in conditions such as croup and foreign body obstruction. It’s typically loudest over the anterior neck, as air moves turbulently over a partially-obstructed, upper airway. 2. Wheeze: The sound of a wheeze is a high-pitched, continuous musical sound. This is caused by air

491K views · 1.5K reactions | What does the nurse do first? Stridor is a high-pitched, harsh breathing sound that you hear when a person breathes in. It means: Air is struggling to get through a narrowed or swollen upper airway. | Nurse Ndifon | Facebook