Stridor from Vocal Cord Paralysis on Physical Exam (Audio) The video shows high-pitched noise (stridor) from vocal cord paralysis. First question in acute dyspnea: is there an airway obstruction? Both inspiratory and expiratory stridor is noted. Dr. Roberto Cosentini @rob_cosentini #Stridor #Vocal #Cord #Paralysis #PhysicalExam #Audio #clinical #video #pulmonary