Respiratory System Flashcards
1
Q
Stridor
A
Strained, high pitch sound associated with obstruction of the larynx or trachea (inspiration)
2
Q
Wheeze
A
High pitched whistling sound heard when air is forced through a narrow space
3
Q
Cyanosis
A
Blue discoloration of mucous membranes
4
Q
Epistaxis
A
Bleeding from the nose
