Stridor in Children

Reports A high-pitched, noisy breathing sound that can be heard during inhalation / exhalation Present since birth Stridor often worsens with crying or agitation Continuous No respiratory distress Hoarseness of voice Barking cough. Fever Runny nose Sneezing

Reports No noisy breathing sounds Not present since birth Stridor does not worsen with crying or agitation Not continuous No respiratory distress Normal voice No barking cough No fever No runny nose No sneezing

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Red Flag Symptoms

Reports Sudden onset of stridor Sudden onset of coughing / choking / gagging. Wheezing Sudden onset of high fever Severe sore throat Difficulty swallowing Drooling Restlessness Increased effort in breathing Stridor that worsens when the child is lying down Bluish or dusky skin color Drowsiness

Reports Gradual onset of stridor Gradual onset of coughing / choking / gagging. No wheezing No fever No sore throat No difficulty swallowing No drooling No restlessness No increased effort in breathing Stridor does not worsen when the child is lying down No bluish or dusky skin color No drowsiness

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Has a history of Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) Asthma Neurological disorders Intubation Previous airway injury

Has no history of Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) Asthma Neurological disorders Intubation Previous airway injury

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