(R06.1) Stridor

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3 878 364 in individuals diagnosis stridor confirmed

13 538 deaths with diagnosis stridor

Etiology Pathogenesis Clinical Pattern Diagnostics Treatment Prevention

Diagnosis stridor is diagnosed Men are 5.39% more likely than Women

2 043 734

Men receive the diagnosis stridor

6 161 (0.3 %)

Died from this diagnosis.

100

1 834 630

Women receive the diagnosis stridor

7 377 (0.4 %)

Died from this diagnosis.

Risk Group for the Disease stridor - Men and Women aged 0

In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-95+

in in men, the disease manifests at any agein in women, the disease manifests at any age

In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-95+

Disease Features stridor

Absence or low individual and public risk

Stridor - what does this mean

Stridor is a high-pitched sound that is heard when a person inhales and is caused by a narrowing of the airway, usually due to swelling or a foreign object. it can be caused by a variety of conditions, including croup, laryngitis, epiglottitis, and foreign body inhalation.

What happens during the disease - stridor

Stridor is a type of breathing difficulty characterized by a loud, high-pitched sound when breathing in. it is caused by a narrowing of the airway, which can be due to a variety of conditions such as laryngomalacia, vocal cord paralysis, foreign bodies, croup, and tracheomalacia. in some cases, it can be caused by an underlying medical condition such as asthma, bronchitis, or cystic fibrosis. treatment for stridor depends on the underlying cause and may include medications, lifestyle changes, or surgery.

Clinical Pattern

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How does a doctor diagnose

Review patient history and physical examination
Order chest X-ray
Order laryngoscopy/bronchoscopy
Order spirometry
Order blood tests
Order imaging studies of the neck and chest
Order pulmonary function tests
Order allergy testing
Order sleep studies
Order endoscopy

Additions:

Order electrocardiogram (ECG)
Order echocardiogram

Treatment and Medical Assistance

The main goal of the treatment of Stridor is to reduce the airway obstruction.

Assessment of airway obstruction
Administering oxygen therapy
Prescribing steroid medications
Performing tracheostomy or bronchoscopy
Performing surgical procedures to remove the obstruction
Performing endoscopic procedures to remove the obstruction
Using airway stents to hold open the airway
Providing supportive care and monitoring of symptoms

11 Days of Hospitalization Required

Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established

Stridor - Prevention

The best way to prevent stridor is to practice good hygiene and avoid contact with people who are ill. vaccinations against the common causes of stridor, such as pertussis, are also recommended. additionally, avoiding exposure to environmental irritants, such as smoke, can help prevent stridor.

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