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10 possible causes of 'Stridor'

1. Anaphylaxis
For people with severe allergies, exposure to their allergen can result in a life-threatening reaction called...
This condition is considered a medical emergency. Urgent care may be required.

Symptoms:

  • Abdominal cramps
  • Throat tightness
  • Pain
  • Choking
  • Stridor
2. Chemical Burns
Chemical burns occur when the skin or eyes come into contact with irritants, such as acids or bases (alkaline...
This condition is considered a medical emergency. Urgent care may be required.

Symptoms:

  • Headache
  • Rash
  • Blisters
  • Hives
  • Stridor
3. Diphtheria
Diphtheria is a bacterial infection that affects the membranes of the throat and nose. Although it spreads ea...

Symptoms:

  • Peripheral cyanosis
  • Airway obstruction
  • Blue fingernails
  • Stopped breathing
  • Stridor
4. Angioedema (Giant Hives)
Angioedema is severe swelling beneath the skin. The swelling may also occur on the surface of the skin. In so...

Symptoms:

  • Abdominal cramps
  • Hives
  • Shortness of breath
  • Eye swelling
  • Stridor
5. Epiglottitis
Epiglottitis is a life-threatening condition characterized by inflamed epiglottis tissue. The epiglottis is m...
This condition is considered a medical emergency. Urgent care may be required.

Symptoms:

  • Peripheral cyanosis
  • Difficulty in swallowing
  • Hoarseness
  • Stridor
  • Shaking chills
6. Lung Cancer Overview
Learn the types of lung cancer, and read information about lung cancer symptoms, causes and treatments. Conti...

Symptoms:

  • Tired
  • Pain
  • Joint pain
  • Shoulder pain
  • Stridor
7. Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Cancer occurs when abnormal cells rapidly multiply and don't stop reproducing. The disease can develop anywhe...

Symptoms:

  • Hoarseness
  • Joint pain
  • Change in voice
  • Chest pain
  • Stridor
8. Choking Adult Or Child Over 1 Year
Choking occurs when an object, food, or liquid becomes lodged in the throat. Children often choke as a result...
This condition is considered a medical emergency. Urgent care may be required.

Symptoms:

  • Peripheral cyanosis
  • Blue fingernails
  • Unable to speak
  • Stridor
  • High-pitched breath sounds
9. Small Cell Lung Cancer
Your lungs are two sponge-like, air-filled organs located on either side of your chest. When you inhale, your...

Symptoms:

  • High-pitched breath sounds
  • Facial swelling
  • Pain
  • Change in voice
  • Stridor
10. Deviated Septum
The nasal septum is a thin structure, separating the two sides of the nose. If it is not in the middle of the...

Symptoms:

  • Stridor
  • Shortness of breath
  • Pain
  • Headache
  • Nosebleed
This feature is for informational purposes only and should not be used to diagnose.
Please consult a healthcare professional if you have health concerns.
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