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Stridor: A harsh high pitched breath sound. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Stridor is available below.
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A whistling sound when breathing (usually heard on inspiration); indicates obstruction of the trachea or larynx - (Source - WordNet 2.1)
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