Abnormal Upper Airway Sounds

Question 1

• upper airway

- partially obstructed by the tongue or relaxed tissues in the pharynx

Answer 1

Snoring

Question 2

-the muscles around the larynx spasm & narrow opening into the trachea

Answer 2

Crowing

Question 3

usually indicated presence of blood, vomit, secretions, or other liquid in the airway

Answer 3

Gurgling

Question 4

harsh, high pitched sound heard during inspiration. Upper airway obstruction from swelling of larynx

Answer 4

Stridor