A stridor is a rough or hoarse voice with a high or low pitch, which appears every breath or exhalation. This additional breath sounds due to narrowing or obstruction of some of the upper respiratory tract. Stridor is also known as snoring or snoring sound. Infants and children are more prone to stridor, because the respiratory tract is narrower and softer than adults. However, besides that, there are still many things that can cause stridor, either suddenly (acute) or in the long term (chronic). Various Possible Causes of Stridor The upper respiratory tract includes the pharynx, larynx (voice box), epiglottis (valve at the base of the tongue), and windpipe. Disturbances in the wrong channel can cause stridor. Some conditions that allow the emergence of stridor include: Choking An allergic reaction that causes swelling in the throat or upper airway (anaphylactic). Respiratory tract irritation that results from inhalation of burnt smoke or chemicals. Inflammation of the bronc...
Lower back pain is pain in the waist or lower spine that can be felt up to the buttocks and thighs. Even in some cases, the pain felt by the sufferer can spread to the feet. The lower back is composed of backbone, ligaments, and muscles. This part of the body is a strong structure, and plays an important role in supporting the body when standing upright and when moving in various directions. In addition, on the back there are also nerves that function to regulate movement and capture stimuli from the lower body. This spinal cord is inside the spinal cavity, and is protected by nerve cushions. If there is interference with these structures, low back pain will appear. Symptoms of Lower Back Pain The level of back pain felt by each patient varies, ranging from mild to severe pain that interferes with activity. But in general, symptoms of low back pain have the characteristics of: Back pain that feels like being stabbed or electrocuted. Back pain can be felt only in the back alone...