Stertor
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| Stertor | |
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| Stertor caused by partial obstruction of the upper airways, at the level of the nasopharynx or oropharynx.[1] | |
| Specialty | Otorhinolaryngology |
Stertor (from
oropharynx.[1]
It is distinguished from stridor by its pitch.[4] Stertor is low-pitched, and can occur when breathing in, out or both.[5] Stertor and stridor can occur together, such as when adenotonsillar hypertrophy and laryngomalacia occur together.[5]
References
- ^ ISBN 978-0-7020-6993-2.
- ^ "Definition of STERTOR". www.merriam-webster.com. Retrieved 10 January 2021.
- ^ O Cathain E, Gaffey MM. Upper Airway Obstruction. In: StatPearls. StatPearls Publishing, Treasure Island (FL); 2020.
- ^ S2CID 240751218. Retrieved 9 January 2021.
- ^ ISBN 978-0-323-32622-3.