Airway: stridor localisation: practice question

A ENT question in the style of the NEET PG paper. Answer it first, then read why the right option is right and why each of the others is wrong.

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ENT · Airway: stridor localisation

Sample item

Which statement about stridor is correct?

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The answer and the reasoning

B. Biphasic stridor suggests a glottic or subglottic lesion

Inspiratory stridor suggests supraglottic obstruction, biphasic stridor a glottic or subglottic lesion, and expiratory stridor lower tracheal or bronchial obstruction. Stridor always signifies airway narrowing.

Option by option

  • A. Expiratory stridor suggests a supraglottic lesion

    Expiratory stridor suggests intrathoracic obstruction.

  • B. Biphasic stridor suggests a glottic or subglottic lesion (correct)

    Correct. Biphasic stridor localises to the glottis or subglottis.

  • C. Stridor never indicates airway obstruction

    Stridor always indicates airway obstruction.

  • D. Inspiratory stridor suggests a lesion in the bronchi

    Inspiratory stridor suggests supraglottic or extrathoracic lesions.

Source note: Original NextPrep sample item — pending expert review. This item is original practice material awaiting independent expert review, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.

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What is the answer to this ENT question?

The best answer is B, Biphasic stridor suggests a glottic or subglottic lesion. Inspiratory stridor suggests supraglottic obstruction, biphasic stridor a glottic or subglottic lesion, and expiratory stridor lower tracheal or bronchial obstruction.

Why is "Expiratory stridor suggests a supraglottic lesion" not the answer?

Expiratory stridor suggests intrathoracic obstruction.

Why is "Stridor never indicates airway obstruction" not the answer?

Stridor always indicates airway obstruction.

Why is "Inspiratory stridor suggests a lesion in the bronchi" not the answer?

Inspiratory stridor suggests supraglottic or extrathoracic lesions.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Airway: stridor localisation in ENT. Stridor always signifies airway narrowing.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as an application question: it asks you to use a fact on a patient or a finding. The tag is our own editorial judgement, not an official difficulty rating, so read the reason for every option, not only the answer.

How should I study Airway: stridor localisation?

Learn tuning fork results and audiogram patterns by sketching them. Then use the flashcards and the other ENT questions on this site to test what stuck.

Is this a real NEET PG question?

No. It is an original practice item (editorial status: sample, version 1). NextPrep does not publish recalled or leaked questions, and independent faculty review of this item has not been completed yet, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.