Upper Airway Obstruction: Recognizing Key Signs & Symptoms
Stridor: A high-pitched, musical sound produced during inspiration often indicates upper airway obstruction such as croup or epiglottitis.**
Other signs indicating upper airway obstruction in children includes retractions, dyspnea, tachypnea, nasal flaring, tripod position.
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