Definitions
- Describing a snoring sound made during breathing. - Referring to a noisy or labored breathing sound due to an obstruction in the airway. - Talking about a rattling or gurgling sound in the chest during breathing.
- Describing a high-pitched whistling sound made during breathing. - Referring to a noisy or labored breathing sound due to narrowing of the airways. - Talking about a recurring or chronic respiratory condition characterized by wheezing.
List of Similarities
- 1Both describe abnormal breathing sounds.
- 2Both can be caused by respiratory conditions or obstructions.
- 3Both can indicate a need for medical attention.
- 4Both can be heard during physical activity or exertion.
- 5Both can be accompanied by coughing or other respiratory symptoms.
What is the difference?
- 1Sound: Stert is a low-pitched snoring or rattling sound, while wheeze is a high-pitched whistling sound.
- 2Cause: Stert is often caused by an obstruction in the airway, while wheeze is caused by narrowing of the airways.
- 3Severity: Stert is usually less severe than wheeze, which can be a symptom of a serious respiratory condition.
- 4Duration: Stert may be intermittent or occasional, while wheeze can be chronic or recurring.
- 5Treatment: Stert may not require treatment, while wheeze often requires medical intervention and management.
Remember this!
Stert and wheeze are both terms used to describe abnormal breathing sounds. However, the difference between stert and wheeze is their sound, cause, severity, duration, and treatment. Stert is a low-pitched snoring or rattling sound often caused by an obstruction in the airway, while wheeze is a high-pitched whistling sound caused by narrowing of the airways. Wheeze is usually more severe and chronic than stert, requiring medical intervention and management.
