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Symptom: Stridor
Introduction: Stridor
Stridor: Noisy breathing such as wheezing. See free access online books about Stridor below. See detailed information below for a list of 219 causes of Stridor, including diseases and drug side effect causes.
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Causes of Stridor:
The following medical conditions are some of the possible
causes of Stridor.
There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor
about your symptoms.
- Wheezing - see causes of wheezing
- Foreign body in throat
- Larynx condition
- Trachea condition
- Pulmonary edema
- Asthma
- Respiratory infection
- Chronic bronchitis
- Emphysema
- COPD
- Retropharyngeal abscess
- Choanal atresia in newborns
- Congenital laryngeal paralysis in newborns (see Larynx symptoms)
- Inhaled foreign body
- Diphtheria
- Acute laryngotracheobronchitis (see Laryngotracheobronchitis)
- Acute epiglottitis
- Acute pseudo-membranous croup (see Croup)
- Upper airway burns
- Angioneurotic edema
- Infectious mononucleosis
- Linguinal angio-edema
- Laryngeal inflammation
- Acute diphtheria
- Acute laryngitis (type of Laryngitis)
- Chronic tuberculous laryngitis (see Laryngitis)
See full list of 219 causes of Stridor
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Causes of Types of Stridor:
Review the causes of these more specific types of Stridor:
- Wheezing (142 causes)
- Expiratory wheeze (11 causes)
- Wheezing on exertion (1 cause)
- Asthma-like reaction
Stridor: Multiple Symptom Checker
Listed below are some combinations of symptoms associated with Stridor, as listed in our database. Visit the Multiple Symptoms Checker, to add and remove symptoms and research your condition.
Multiple Symptom Checker - Other Symptoms
Multiple Symptom Checker Combinations
- Stridor and Respiratory symptoms (130 causes)
- Stridor and Breathing difficulties (129 causes)
- Stridor and Breathing symptoms (129 causes)
- Stridor and Breath symptoms (125 causes)
- Stridor and Wheezing (120 causes)
- Stridor and Lung symptoms (104 causes)
- Stridor and Cough (99 causes)
- Stridor and Nerve symptoms (82 causes)
- Stridor and Pain (80 causes)
- Stridor and Sensations (80 causes)
- Stridor and Head symptoms (72 causes)
- Stridor and Skin symptoms (60 causes)
- Stridor and Face symptoms (60 causes)
- Stridor and Mouth symptoms (53 causes)
- Stridor and Skin problems (53 causes)
- Stridor and Fever (53 causes)
- Stridor and Temperature symptoms (50 causes)
- Stridor and Throat symptoms (48 causes)
- Stridor and Digestive symptoms (48 causes)
- Stridor and Heart symptoms (48 causes)
See full list of 1090 Multiple Symptom Checker combinations related to Stridor
Home Diagnostic Testing and Stridor
Home medical tests possibly related to Stridor:
- Cold & Flu: Home Testing:
Causes of General Symptom Types
Research the causes of these more general types of symptom:
- Wheezing (142 causes)
- Breathing difficulties (951 causes)
- Breathing symptoms (1101 causes)
- Respiratory symptoms (1548 causes)
- Breath symptoms (1045 causes)
Causes of Similar Symptoms to Stridor
Research the causes of these symptoms that are similar to, or related to, the symptom Stridor:
- Wheezing (142 causes)
- Croupy
- Noisy breathing
- Difficulty breathing (951 causes)
- Cough (439 causes)
Diagnostic Guides for Stridor
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Misdiagnosis and Stridor
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Stories from Users for Stridor
Symptom specific forums: The following patient stories in our interactive forums and message boards relate to Stridor or relevant symptoms:
- ENMT (Ears, Nose, Mouth and Throat) (275)
- Respiratory (Lungs and Breathing) (136)
- Allergic/Immunologic (88)
Videos for Stridor
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Causes of Stridor listed in Disease Database:
Other medical conditions listed in the Disease Database as possible
causes of Stridor as a symptom include:
- Anaphylaxis
- Bronchogenic cyst
- Bulbar palsy
- C1 esterase inhibitor (C1-INH) deficiency
- Diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis
- Diphtheria
- Double aortic arch
- Epiglottitis
- Foreign body in respiratory tract
- Gerhardt syndrome
- Laryngeal nerve palsy
- Laryngitis
- Laryngomalacia
- Polychondritis
- Retropharyngeal abscess
- Rheumatoid disease
- Riedel thyroiditis
- Tracheal stenosis
- Tracheolaryngobronchitis
- Tracheomalacia
See full list of 219
causes of Stridor
- (Source - Diseases Database)
Definitions of Stridor:
Stridor: A high-pitched, noisy respiration, like the blowing of the wind; a sign of respiratory obstruction, especially in the trachea or larynx. [L. a harsh, creaking sound]
Source: Stedman's Medical Spellchecker, © 2006 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.
A whistling sound when breathing (usually heard on inspiration); indicates obstruction of the trachea or larynx
- (Source - WordNet 2.1)
Organs affected by Stridor:
The list of organs typically affected by Stridor may include, but is not limited to:
Detailed list of causes of Stridor
The list below shows some of the causes of Stridor mentioned in various sources:
- Aberrant subclavian artery abnormality - stridor
- Acid-Base Imbalance - wheezing
- Acute Bronchitis - wheezing
- Acute diphtheria
- Acute epiglottitis
See full list of 219 causes of Stridor
How Common are these Causes of Stridor?
This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases, not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Stridor. Of the 219 causes of Stridor that we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:
- 9 causes are "very common" diseases
- 6 causes are "common" diseases
- 2 causes are "uncommon" diseases
- 2 causes are "rare" diseases
- 15 causes are "very rare" diseases
- 195 causes have no prevalence information.
See the analysis of the prevalence of 219
causes of Stridor
Conditions listing symptoms: Stridor:
The following list of conditions have 'Stridor' or similar listed as a symptom in our database. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.
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Conditions listing complications: Stridor:
The following list of conditions have 'Stridor' or similar listed as a complication in our database. The distinction between a symptom and complication is not always clear, and conditions mentioning this symptom as a complication may also be relevant. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.
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Causes of Stridor Based on Risk Factors
This information shows analysis of the list of causes of Stridor based
on whether certain risk factors apply to the patient:
Doctors and specialists: Who should I consult about Stridor?
Depending on the seriousness of the onset of Stridor, you may want to consult one of the following medical professionals.
Important:In extreme cases, always seek advice from emergency services :
- General practitioner
- Emergency physician
- Respiratory physician
- Ear nose and throat specialist
What are the alternative names for Stridor:
Upper airway obstruction
- (Source - Diseases Database)
Classifications of Stridor:
Subtypes of Stridor:
Wheezing (117 causes), Expiratory wheeze, Wheezing on exertion, Asthma-like reaction
Medical Conditions associated with Stridor:
Wheezing (117 causes), Breathing difficulties (863 causes), Breathing symptoms (1071 causes), Respiratory symptoms (1422 causes), Breath symptoms (1018 causes)
Symptoms related to Stridor:
Wheezing (117 causes), Croupy, Noisy breathing, Difficulty breathing (863 causes), Cough (342 causes)
Stridor as a disease:
For a more detailed analysis of Stridor as a disease, please see our Disease Center information for Stridor.
- Causes of Stridor (9 conditions)
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Medical News summaries about Stridor
Our news pages contain the following medical news summaries about Stridor and many other medical conditions:
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Related medical articles from our Disease Center for Stridor:
- Introduction: Stridor
- Basic Summary for Stridor
- Causes of Stridor
- Videos for Stridor
- Symptoms of Stridor
- Misdiagnosis of Stridor
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