The medical history (history of the patient) represents an important component in the diagnosis of stridor.
Family history
- What is the current health status of your family members?
Social anamnesis
Current medical history/systemic history (somatic and psychological complaints).
- How long has the stridor (“hissing,” “whistling”) been present?
- When did it first occur? Was there a triggering moment?
- Did you experience any other symptoms such as general feeling of illness, fever, pain?* .
- Are there any dysphagia?*
- Is there shortness of breath?*
Vegetative anamnesis incl. nutritional anamnesis.
Own anamnesis incl. medication anamnesis
- Pre-existing conditions (respiratory diseases; thyroid disorders; injuries).
- Operations
- Allergies
- Medication history
* If this question has been answered with “Yes”, an immediate visit to the doctor is required! (Information without guarantee)
