Croup: Inflammation involving the GLOTTIS or VOCAL CORDS and the subglottic larynx. Croup is characterized by a barking cough, HOARSENESS, and persistent inspiratory STRIDOR (a high-pitched breathing sound). It occurs chiefly in infants and children.Laryngitis: Inflammation of the LARYNGEAL MUCOSA, including the VOCAL CORDS. Laryngitis is characterized by irritation, edema, and reduced pliability of the mucosa leading to VOICE DISORDERS such as APHONIA and HOARSENESS.Airway Obstruction: Any hindrance to the passage of air into and out of the lungs.Airway Remodeling: The structural changes in the number, mass, size and/or composition of the airway tissues.Airway Resistance: Physiologically, the opposition to flow of air caused by the forces of friction. As a part of pulmonary function testing, it is the ratio of driving pressure to the rate of air flow.Racepinephrine: A racemic mixture of d-epinephrine and l-epinephrine.TracheitisHospitals, Pediatric: Special hospitals which provide care for ill children.Laryngomalacia: A congenital or acquired condition of underdeveloped or degeneration of CARTILAGE in the LARYNX. This results in a floppy laryngeal wall making patency difficult to maintain.Steam: Water in its gaseous state. (From McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, 6th ed)Gastroesophageal Reflux: Retrograde flow of gastric juice (GASTRIC ACID) and/or duodenal contents (BILE ACIDS; PANCREATIC JUICE) into the distal ESOPHAGUS, commonly due to incompetence of the LOWER ESOPHAGEAL SPHINCTER.Laryngeal Diseases: Pathological processes involving any part of the LARYNX which coordinates many functions such as voice production, breathing, swallowing, and coughing.Androstadienes: Derivatives of the steroid androstane having two double bonds at any site in any of the rings.Albuterol: A short-acting beta-2 adrenergic agonist that is primarily used as a bronchodilator agent to treat ASTHMA. Albuterol is prepared as a racemic mixture of R(-) and S(+) stereoisomers. The stereospecific preparation of R(-) isomer of albuterol is referred to as levalbuterol.Patents as Topic: Exclusive legal rights or privileges applied to inventions, plants, etc.Asthma: A form of bronchial disorder with three distinct components: airway hyper-responsiveness (RESPIRATORY HYPERSENSITIVITY), airway INFLAMMATION, and intermittent AIRWAY OBSTRUCTION. It is characterized by spasmodic contraction of airway smooth muscle, WHEEZING, and dyspnea (DYSPNEA, PAROXYSMAL).Metered Dose Inhalers: A small aerosol canister used to release a calibrated amount of medication for inhalation.Bronchial Hyperreactivity: Tendency of the smooth muscle of the tracheobronchial tree to contract more intensely in response to a given stimulus than it does in the response seen in normal individuals. This condition is present in virtually all symptomatic patients with asthma. The most prominent manifestation of this smooth muscle contraction is a decrease in airway caliber that can be readily measured in the pulmonary function laboratory.Copyright: It is a form of protection provided by law. In the United States this protection is granted to authors of original works of authorship, including literary, dramatic, musical, artistic, and certain other intellectual works. This protection is available to both published and unpublished works. (from Circular of the United States Copyright Office, 6/30/2008)Libraries, Digital: Libraries in which a major proportion of the resources are available in machine-readable format, rather than on paper or MICROFORM.Child, Hospitalized: Child hospitalized for short term care.Budesonide: A glucocorticoid used in the management of ASTHMA, the treatment of various skin disorders, and allergic RHINITIS.Adrenal Cortex HormonesIntubation, Intratracheal: A procedure involving placement of a tube into the trachea through the mouth or nose in order to provide a patient with oxygen and anesthesia.Emergency Service, Hospital: Hospital department responsible for the administration and provision of immediate medical or surgical care to the emergency patient.Pediatrics: A medical specialty concerned with maintaining health and providing medical care to children from birth to adolescence.Catheterization, Peripheral: Insertion of a catheter into a peripheral artery, vein, or airway for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes.Syringes: Instruments used for injecting or withdrawing fluids. (Stedman, 25th ed)Adenosine: A nucleoside that is composed of ADENINE and D-RIBOSE. Adenosine or adenosine derivatives play many important biological roles in addition to being components of DNA and RNA. Adenosine itself is a neurotransmitter.Academies and Institutes: Organizations representing specialized fields which are accepted as authoritative; may be non-governmental, university or an independent research organization, e.g., National Academy of Sciences, Brookings Institution, etc.Emergency Medicine: The branch of medicine concerned with the evaluation and initial treatment of urgent and emergent medical problems, such as those caused by accidents, trauma, sudden illness, poisoning, or disasters. Emergency medical care can be provided at the hospital or at sites outside the medical facility.Arterioles: The smallest divisions of the arteries located between the muscular arteries and the capillaries.Venules: The minute vessels that collect blood from the capillary plexuses and join together to form veins.Vasoconstrictor Agents: Drugs used to cause constriction of the blood vessels.Pregnancy: The status during which female mammals carry their developing young (EMBRYOS or FETUSES) in utero before birth, beginning from FERTILIZATION to BIRTH.Dose-Response Relationship, Drug: The relationship between the dose of an administered drug and the response of the organism to the drug.Cough: A sudden, audible expulsion of air from the lungs through a partially closed glottis, preceded by inhalation. It is a protective response that serves to clear the trachea, bronchi, and/or lungs of irritants and secretions, or to prevent aspiration of foreign materials into the lungs.Altruism: Consideration and concern for others, as opposed to self-love or egoism, which can be a motivating influence.Helping Behavior: Behaviors associated with the giving of assistance or aid to individuals.Prognosis: A prediction of the probable outcome of a disease based on a individual's condition and the usual course of the disease as seen in similar situations.MassachusettsHospitals, General: Large hospitals with a resident medical staff which provides continuous care to maternity, surgical and medical patients.BostonChild Health Services: Organized services to provide health care for children.Retrospective Studies: Studies used to test etiologic hypotheses in which inferences about an exposure to putative causal factors are derived from data relating to characteristics of persons under study or to events or experiences in their past. The essential feature is that some of the persons under study have the disease or outcome of interest and their characteristics are compared with those of unaffected persons.Child Welfare: Organized efforts by communities or organizations to improve the health and well-being of the child.Foreign Bodies: Inanimate objects that become enclosed in the body.Respiratory Aspiration: Inhaling liquid or solids, such as stomach contents, into the RESPIRATORY TRACT. When this causes severe lung damage, it is called ASPIRATION PNEUMONIA.Laryngocele: Congenital anomalous dilitation of the laryngeal saccule that may extend internally into the airway or externally through the thyrohyoid membrane.Eye Foreign Bodies: Inanimate objects that become enclosed in the eye.Bronchoscopy: Endoscopic examination, therapy or surgery of the bronchi.Granuloma, Foreign-Body: Histiocytic, inflammatory response to a foreign body. It consists of modified macrophages with multinucleated giant cells, in this case foreign-body giant cells (GIANT CELLS, FOREIGN-BODY), usually surrounded by lymphocytes.
DiphtheriaThis can block the airway and create a barking cough as in croup. The neck may swell in part due to enlarged lymph nodes. A ... "diphtheritic croup", "true croup", or sometimes simply as "croup". Diphtheritic croup is extremely rare in countries where ... Cormack, John Rose (8 May 1875). "Meaning of the Terms Diphtheria, Croup, and Faux Croup". British Medical Journal. 1 (749): ... ou croup épidémique" (Extract from the treatise on diphtheria, malignant throat infection, or epidemic croup), Archives ...
Inspiratory stridor often occurs in children with croup. It may be indicative of serious airway obstruction from severe ... Visualization of the airway by medical experts equipped to control the airway may be needed. Stridor may occur as a result of: ... Helium, being a less dense gas than nitrogen, reduces turbulent flow through the airways. Always ensure an open airway. In ... croup); Subglottic stenosis (e.g., following prolonged intubation or congenital); Airway edema (e.g., following instrumentation ...
Levitan, RM (2004). The Airway Cam Guide to Intubation and Practical Emergency Airway Management (1st ed.). Wayne, PA: Airway ... Bouchut, E (1858). "D'une nouvelle méthode de traitement du croup par le tubage du larynx" [On a new method of treatment for ... In November of that year, he published another study, this time on the use of orotracheal intubation to secure the airway of a ... 2007). Benumof's Airway Management: Principles and Practice (2nd ed.). Philadelphia: Mosby-Elsevier. ISBN 978-0-323-02233-0. ...
There is also some use of heliox in conditions of the medium airways (croup, asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ... Currently, heliox is mainly used in conditions of large airway narrowing (upper airway obstruction from tumors or foreign ... In the small airways where flow is laminar, resistance is proportional to gas viscosity and is not related to density and so ... In the large airways where flow is turbulent, resistance is proportional to density, so heliox has a significant effect. Heliox ...
In young children when it affects the trachea it may produce the symptoms of croup due to the small size of their airways. The ...
... are caused by the "popping open" of small airways and alveoli collapsed by fluid, exudate, or lack of aeration during ... Bronchophony Egophony Rhonchi Consumption Whooping cough Croup Pulmonary edema Pertussis toxin Allergic asthma Jones, Daniel ( ... Their presence usually indicates an airway disease, such as bronchiectasis. They can also be described as unilateral or ... Crackles are caused by explosive opening of small airways and are discontinuous, nonmusical, and brief. Crackles are much more ...
... is commonly given as a treatment for croup in children, as a single dose can reduce the swelling of the airway to ... "Croup- Diagnosis & Treatment". Mayo Clinic. Retrieved 13 October 2017. Dexamethasone is usually recommended because of its long ... croup, brain swelling, and along with antibiotics in tuberculosis. In adrenocortical insufficiency, it should be used together ...
Additionally, HPIV-1 tends to cause biennial outbreaks of croup in the fall. In the United States, large peaks have presently ... which is a viral disease of the upper airway and is mainly problematic in children aged 6-48 months of age. Biennial epidemics ... HPIV-1 and HPIV-2 have been demonstrated to be the principal causative agent behind croup (laryngotracheobronchitis) ...
It is occasionally confused with croup. If it is inflamed, a condition known as tracheitis can occur. In this condition there ... Bacterial tracheitis is a bacterial infection of the trachea and is capable of producing airway obstruction. One of the most ... for intubation and supportive ventilation if the airway swelling is severe. During an intensive care admission, various methods ... Increasing deep or barking croup cough following a recent upper respiratory infection Crowing sound when inhaling (inspiratory ...
When the trachea is inflamed as well as the larynx and bronchi, this is known as croup, which often causes a distinct, barking ... These reinforce the front and sides of the trachea to protect and maintain the airway.[citation needed] In front of the rings ... Mucus helps to moisten and protect the airways. Mucus lines the ciliated cells of the trachea to trap inhaled foreign particles ... An inflammatory condition, also involving the larynx and bronchi, called croup can result in a barking cough. A tracheotomy is ...
The use of a ventilation catheter during the time of the procedure allows full control of the airway and to extend the ... In 1852, Bretonneau's student Armand Trousseau reported a series of 169 tracheotomies (158 of which were for croup, and 11 for ... He recommended the operation only as a last resort, to be used in cases of airway obstruction by foreign bodies or secretions. ... In the 1820s, the tracheotomy began to be recognized as a legitimate means of treating severe airway obstruction. In 1832, ...
Croup Cystic Fibrosis Emphysema Foreign Bodies of the Airway Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Heart Failure Idiopathic Pulmonary ... ongoing airway inflammation is thought to cause the airway hyperreactivity characteristic of asthma. The more severe the airway ... Airway edema may cause wheezing in CHF. In addition, vascular compression may compress the airways during systole with cardiac ... These processes lead to airway obstruction by constriction of the smooth muscles, edema of the airways, influx of inflammatory ...
A surgical airway opening (cricothyrotomy) may be required if intubation is not possible. In addition, people should be given ... The most likely differential diagnostic candidates are croup, peritonsillar abscess, and retropharyngeal abscess.[citation ... As the epiglottis is in the upper airway, swelling can interfere with breathing. People may lean forward in an effort to open ... Stridor is a sign of upper airways obstruction and is a surgical emergency. The child often appears acutely ill, anxious, and ...
The first step is to exclude other obstructive conditions of the upper airway, especially epiglottitis, an airway foreign body ... Many cases of croup are preventable by immunization for influenza and diphtheria. Croup is usually treated with a single dose ... it may indicate critical narrowing of the airways. As croup worsens, stridor may decrease considerably. Other symptoms include ... Croup can be caused by a number of viruses including parainfluenza and influenza virus. Rarely is it due to a bacterial ...
Croup[edit]. Racemic epinephrine has historically been used for the treatment of croup.[29][30] Regular epinephrine however ... For example, high levels of epinephrine causes smooth muscle relaxation in the airways but causes contraction of the smooth ... Malhotra A, Krilov LR (January 2001). "Viral croup". Pediatrics in Review. 22 (1): 5-12. doi:10.1542/pir.22-1-5. PMID 11139641. ... Everard ML (February 2009). "Acute bronchiolitis and croup". Pediatric Clinics of North America. 56 (1): 119-33, x-xi. doi: ...
Rhonchi are the result of viscous fluid in the airways. Crackles or rales. Intermittent, non-musical and brief sounds heard ... Causes are typically obstructive, including foreign bodies, croup, epiglottitis, tumours, infection and anaphylaxis. ... A wheeze is the result of narrowed airways. Common causes include asthma and emphysema Rhonchi (an increasingly obsolete term) ...
In complex cases, an emergency tracheotomy may be required to prevent upper airway obstruction caused by edema in the neck. ... croup-like cough or enlarged cervical lymph nodes. Any combination of these symptoms should arouse suspicion of RPA. RPA is ... RPA can lead to airway obstruction or sepsis - both life-threatening emergencies. Fatalities normally occur from patients not ...
... spasmodic croup. In basic and advanced life support airway obstructions are often referred to as A-problems. Management of ... It can be broadly classified into being either in the upper airway or lower airway. Causes of upper airway obstruction include ... Stridor Recurrent airway obstruction Respiratory Emergencies, section Acute Upper Airway Obstruction. From FP Essentials 368. ... Airway obstruction is a blockage of respiration in the airway. ... An airway restriction would not produce a reduced FEV1/FVC ...
Inhaled epinephrine may be used to improve the symptoms of croup. It may also be used for asthma when other treatments are not ... For example, high levels of epinephrine causes smooth muscle relaxation in the airways but causes contraction of the smooth ... Thomas LP, Friedland LR (January 1998). "The cost-effective use of nebulized racemic epinephrine in the treatment of croup". ... Malhotra A, Krilov LR (January 2001). "Viral croup". Pediatrics in Review. 22 (1): 5-12. doi:10.1542/pir.22-1-5. PMID 11139641 ...
If the airways are too narrow, the oxygen the body needs cannot get through. This can become a medical emergency. ... They are also more likely to get childhood infections like croup or epiglottitis that can cause stridor. ... For example, if a person has pneumonia, mucus can build up in their bronchi and the bronchi's airways, and cause rhonchi.[3] ... Wheezing is caused by the airways being too narrow. This can happen because of diseases like asthma or chronic obstructive ...
Tracheal intubation Laryngeal tube Combitube Nasopharyngeal airway (NPA) Oropharyngeal airway (OPA) Pocket mask Atropine ... Croup Limp Anxiety, acute Attempted suicide, non-fatal Excited delirium Homicidal ideation Mood disorder Psychomotor agitation ... Airway management Care of the Critically Ill Surgical Patient (CCrISP) Mechanical ventilation Shock Resuscitation ... acute Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Epiglottitis or severe croup Pleurisy Pneumonia Pneumothorax Pulmonary embolism ...
As a consequence of the narrowing of the laryngeal or tracheal parts of the airway, shortness of breath, chronic cough and ... In children, symptoms are usually more severe and often mistaken for manifestations of other diseases such as asthma, croup or ... In more aggressive cases, infection of the lungs can occur with progressive airway obstruction. Although rare (less than 1% of ... Tracheotomies are offered for the most aggressive cases, where multiple debulking surgery failures have led to airways being ...
The cause of death was usually asphyxia due to an obstructed airway. A tracheotomy was often a necessary procedure to save a ... O'Dwyer is often cited as the "father of laryngeal intubation in croup". Joseph P. O'Dwyer was born on October 12, 1841 in ... 4 July 2015 Sperati, G.; Felisati, D. (December 2007). "Bouchut, O'Dwyer and laryngeal intubation in patients with croup". Acta ... gradually reducing the use of tracheotomy for croup, and thereby "leading to a significant reduction in the death rate". ...
... secretion of mucus into the airway, and difficulty clearing that mucus out of the airways. Coughing helps clear those ... A barky cough is part of the common presentation of croup, while a staccato cough has been classically described with chlamydia ... Depending on how severe the asthma is, it can be treated with bronchodilators (medicine which causes the airways to open up) or ... A bronchodilator, which helps open up the airways, may also help treat this type of cough.[citation needed] When coughing is ...
Medication for asthma, croup, cystic fibrosis and some other conditions. Carbon monoxide from vehicle exhaust emissions. ... It may occur in partial obstruction of a large airway, as in e.g. congenital lobar emphysema, bronchial atresia and mucous ...
Medication for asthma, croup, cystic fibrosis and some other conditions. Mechanism[edit]. Inhalation begins with the ... It may occur in partial obstruction of a large airway, as in e.g. congenital lobar emphysema, bronchial atresia and mucous ...
What you need to know about CroupChildren between 3 months and 5 years of age are most at risk for developing croup because their airways are smaller. As ... While croup can happen any time of the year, its most common in the fall and early winter months. Symptoms of croup include: ... While croup is not 100% preventable, you can reduce your childs chances of developing it by washing his or her hands often and ... Children with croup are considered contagious for about three days after the illness starts or until the fever is gone. The ...
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in Children: Croup SyndromesElectricAirway: Upper Airway Problems in Children. Croup Syndromes. Donna M. Santer, M.D., Michael P. DAlessandro, M.D.. Peer ... The differential diagnosis of viral croup includes other members of the croup syndromes especially spasmotic croup, diphtheria ... The croup syndromes has a characteristic sequence of events and clinical presentation caused by progressive edema of the airway ... Acute spasmotic laryngitis, also known as spasmotic croup, is similar to viral croup and may be a variant of it. Unlike viral ...
Airway endoscopy is an important tool in children with atypical croup | European Respiratory SocietyAirway endoscopy is an important tool in children with atypical croup. Andreas Pfleger, Manfred Modl, Ernst Eber ... Airway endoscopy is an important tool in children with atypical croup Message Subject (Your Name) has sent you a message from ... Case 1: 23-month-old male with croup symptoms, no fever, normal blood count and CRP, marginal response to steroids and ... Background: Acute onset of barking cough, hoarseness, and stridor are characteristic for viral croup, which has to be ...
Study Of Airway Physiology In Adults. SERETIDE DISKUS® Inhaler and FLIXOTIDE® Inhaler Are Trademarks of GSK Croup of Companies....Study Of Airway Physiology In Adults. SERETIDE DISKUS® Inhaler and FLIXOTIDE® Inhaler Are Trademarks of GSK Croup of Companies. ... Study Of Airway Physiology In Adults. SERETIDE DISKUS® Inhaler and FLIXOTIDE® Inhaler Are Trademarks of GSK Croup of Companies. ... Specific airway resistance (sRAW kPa.L.s) measured before the study medication dose at the end of treatment (week 4) ... Comparison of the effects of salmeterol/fluticasone propionate with fluticasone propionate on airway physiology in adults with ...
ElectricAirway: Upper Airway Problems in Children References for The Croup Syndromes. Donna M. Santer, M.D., Michael P. ... 4. Strife, J.L., Airway Obstruction in Infants and Children, in Syllabus: A Categorical Course in Pediatric Radiology, ...
ElectricAirway: Upper Airway Problems in Children Summary of Differential Diagnosis in Viral Croup. Donna M. Santer, M.D., ... Other Croup Syndromes, especially Spasmotic Croup *Diphtheria *Measles *Retropharyngeal Abscess *Foreign Body *Intrinsic or ... Extrinsic Airway Compression *Congenital Subglottic Stenosis *Angioedema *Tetany *Asthma Title Page Home , About Us , FAQ , ...
Upper Airway Disease/Obstruction (upper airway obstruction, stridor, croup) - Clinical Pain AdvisorClose more info about Upper Airway Disease/Obstruction (upper airway obstruction, stridor, croup) ... Close more info about Upper Airway Disease/Obstruction (upper airway obstruction, stridor, croup) ... Lateral airway films can show a classic "steeple" sign for croup.. Please see Table I for a summary of infectious causes of ... Important description of the common causes of croup.). Ewig, JM. "Croup". Pediatr Ann. vol. 31. 2002. pp. 125-130. (Nice ...
Croup: Symptoms, causes, and treatmentCroup is an inflammation of the larynx and trachea in children, recognizable by its distinct cough. Discover about the symptoms ... Croup is an inflammation of the larynx and trachea, mostly seen in young children. A barking cough, varying degrees of airway ... Both spasmodic croup and acute croup are more common in children with a family history of croup. The risk of spasmodic croup ... Viral croup is the most common type.. Acute croup is most often caused by a virus, as is recurrent, or spasmodic, croup. They ...
Croup in children | CMAJCroup is caused by a viral infection of the respiratory tract that causes edema and inflammation of the upper airway, and ... Toward Optimized Practice (TOP) Working Group for Croup. ).Guideline for the diagnosis and management of croup. Edmonton (AB): ... Croup (laryngitis, laryngotracheitis, spasmodic croup, laryngotracheobronchitis, bacterial tracheitis, and ... but the barky cough typical of croup is absent. The child prefers to sit in an upright posture to maintain the airway in an ...
Croup | NHS inform... airways to the lungs and the voice box. Find out about the symptoms of this condition and how its treated. ... Croup is a childhood condition that affects the windpipe, ... Home Illnesses and conditions Lungs and airways Croup Croup See ... Read more about the symptoms of croup and diagnosing croup. Why does croup happen?. Commonly, croup is caused by a virus. ... Complications that develop as a result of croup are rare.. Airway obstruction. If an obstructed airway is not treated promptly ...
Benzoin: Uses, Side Effects, Interactions, Dosage, and WarningSwelling (inflammation) of the throat and airways.. *Hoarseness (laryngitis).. *Croup.. *Skin ulcers. ... By inhalation, benzoin is used to treat hoarseness (laryngitis), croup, and other respiratory conditions.. In dentistry, ...
Preparing for Pediatric Emergencies: Drugs to Consider | FROM THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS | PediatricsLaryngotracheobronchitis (croup). Acute airway edema. Dosage. 2.25% inhalation solution: 0.05 mL/kg (maximum: 0.5 mL) in 2 mL ... ICP protection before ET intubation or airway manipulation.. Dosage. 1-2 mg/kg IV as a single dose 30 s to 5 min before airway ... If airway protective reflexes are impaired, the risk of administering activated charcoal may outweigh the benefits. ... Personnel with skills in airway management must be present and prepared to respond when this agent is administered. Age- ...
Croup: MedlinePlus Medical EncyclopediaCroup is due to swelling around the vocal cords. It is common in infants and children. ... Croup is an infection of the upper airways that causes breathing difficulty and a barking cough. ... Croup is an infection of the upper airways that causes breathing difficulty and a "barking" cough. Croup is due to swelling ... Croup affects children ages 3 months to 5 years. It can occur at any age. Some children are more likely to get croup and may ...
Dr. Lorraine Smith, MD - Reviews - Los Angeles, CAContinuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP). *Cough. *Croup. *Deafness. *Deformities of Auricle or Pinna ...
Croup - NHS... the airways to the lungs (the bronchi) and the voice box (larynx). ... Croup is a childhood condition that affects the windpipe (trachea), ... Croup Croup is a condition that affects babies and young childrens airways. Its usually mild, but call NHS 111 or see a GP ... Check if your child has croup. These are the symptoms of croup:. *a barking cough that sounds like a seal (you can hear ...
croup facts, information, pictures | Encyclopedia.com articles about croupMake research projects and school reports about croup easy with credible articles from our FREE, online encyclopedia and ... If proper airway management is maintained, death is rare. There is some speculation that children with a history of croup may ... Croup Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine, 3rd ed. COPYRIGHT 2006 Thomson Gale. Croup. Definition. Croup is a common childhood ... Although spasmodic croup is associated with the same viruses that cause viral croup, spasmodic croup tends to recur and may be ...
Croup-like (barking) cough. * Drooling (suggests airway blockage is about to occur) ... The throat infection causes a gray to black, tough, fiber-like covering, which can block your airways. In some cases, ...
Which medications in the drug class Nebulized Vasoconstrictors are used in the treatment of Croup?It constricts the precapillary arterioles, thus decreasing airway edema. Because of the potential adverse effects ... more ... It constricts the precapillary arterioles, thus decreasing airway edema. Because of the potential adverse effects of ... Drugs & Diseases , Pediatrics: General Medicine , Croup Q&A Which medications in the drug class Nebulized Vasoconstrictors are ... 27 years of croup: an update highlighting the effectiveness of 0.15 mg/kg of dexamethasone. Emerg Med Australas. 2009 Aug. 21(4 ...
Croup | HealthLink BCSymptoms of croup are caused by narrowed airways. They may include:. *A barking cough. The cough is often compared to the sound ... What is croup?. Croup is a common respiratory problem in young children. It tends to occur in the fall and winter. Its main ... What causes croup?. Croup usually occurs a few days after the start of a cold and is usually caused by the same viruses that ... How is croup diagnosed?. Your doctor will probably be able to tell whether your child has croup based on your childs symptoms ...
Viral Croup - American Family PhysicianFor children with mild croup, symptomatic care and mist therapy may be all that is necessary. Epinephrine has been used for ... While more studies are needed to establish guidelines, oral dexamethasone can be used to treat mild to moderate croup with ... The frightening nature of croup often prompts parents and caregivers to seek physician consultation. ... improvement in croup scores, and less use of epinephrine. Studies have shown that treatment with 0.6 mg per kg of oral ...
Imaging in Pediatrics - 1st EditionInfectious Causes of Airway Compromise Epiglottitis. Retropharyngeal Abscess. Croup. Exudative Tracheitis. Obstructive Sleep ...
Croup Cough, Symptoms, Treatment, Contagious & Prognosis Patient Comments: Croup - Signs and Concerns - Viewers Share Their...View messages from patients providing insights into their medical experiences with Croup - Signs and Concerns. Share in the ... Coughing is a reflex that helps a person clear their airways of irritants. There are many causes of an excessive or severe ... Croup - How Its Spread Question: Where do you think your baby or child caught the virus that caused croup? Were other family ... Is Croup Contagious? *Croup is a viral infection that typically affects children and causes inflammation of the larynx and ...
Is Croup Contagious to Children or Adults? Plus, Prevention... plus youll learn how croup affects adults differently than it does children, and how you can prevent it. ... Is croup contagious? Can children pass it to adults? For how long is it contagious? Well answer these questions, ... What is croup?. Croup is an infection that affects the upper portion of the airway, including the larynx (voice box) and ... Is croup contagious to adults?. Teenagers sometimes develop croup, but its very rare in adults. Adult airways are larger and ...
Croup - Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MAWhat is croup in children?. Croup is a common infection in children. It causes swelling in the upper part of the airway in the ... Croup. Croup is a disease caused by a virus that leads to swelling in the airways and problems breathing. ... Which children are at risk for croup?. Younger children are more affected by croup because their airways are smaller. A small ... The peak time for croup to occur is 2 years old.. What are the symptoms of croup in a child?. The symptoms of croup are not ...
Bronchoscopy (for cases of recurrent croup to rule out airway disorders) [17] ... Drugs & Diseases , Pediatrics: General Medicine , Croup Q&A Which procedures may be indicated in the diagnosis of croup, and ... 27 years of croup: an update highlighting the effectiveness of 0.15 mg/kg of dexamethasone. Emerg Med Australas. 2009 Aug. 21(4 ... Child with croup. Note the steeple or pencil sign of the proximal trachea evident on this anteroposterior film. Courtesy of Dr ...
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- There are two types of Croup: viral and spasmodic. (legacycommunityhealth.org)
- The majority of kids with croup can be treated at home with a doctor's visit if symptoms are mild. (legacycommunityhealth.org)
- Also known as laryngotracheitis, this upper airway infection causes swelling around the voice box and windpipe, which can block a child's ability to breathe. (legacycommunityhealth.org)
- While croup is not 100% preventable, you can reduce your child's chances of developing it by washing his or her hands often and keeping those hands away from their face. (legacycommunityhealth.org)
- Croup is one of the most common respiratory illnesses to send young children to the hospital. (legacycommunityhealth.org)
- Croup is contagious and your child may catch the virus through infected respiratory droplets coughed or sneezed into the air. (legacycommunityhealth.org)
- Children between 3 months and 5 years of age are most at risk for developing croup because their airways are smaller. (legacycommunityhealth.org)
- As children get older, their windpipes become larger and the swelling that comes from croup is less likely to get in the way of breathing. (legacycommunityhealth.org)
- That is also the main reason why croup does not affect adults the same way as children. (legacycommunityhealth.org)
- Children with croup are considered contagious for about three days after the illness starts or until the fever is gone. (legacycommunityhealth.org)
- If your child has croup, limit his or her interactions with others until they are recovered. (legacycommunityhealth.org)
- While croup can happen any time of the year, it's most common in the fall and early winter months. (legacycommunityhealth.org)
- The croup syndromes refers to the abrupt onset of a barky cough, along with various combinations of inspiratory or biphasic stridor, hoarseness, and/or respiratory distress. (virtualpediatrichospital.org)
- Acute onset of barking cough, hoarseness, and stridor are characteristic for viral croup, which has to be differentiated from rare bacterial laryngotracheitis. (ersjournals.com)
- A barking cough, varying degrees of airway obstruction, and hoarseness are the defining symptoms. (medicalnewstoday.com)
- The barking cough that is characteristic of croup results from swelling and inflammation around the vocal chords and windpipe. (medicalnewstoday.com)
- Croup is categorized either by the cause or the specific symptoms that accompany the cough. (medicalnewstoday.com)
- Croup is recognizable by its distinctive barking cough. (medicalnewstoday.com)
- The main symptom of croup is a "barking cough" that may begin suddenly during the night. (medicalnewstoday.com)
- 2 Croup is frequently preceded by 24-72 hours of nonspecific cough, rhinorrhea, coryza and fever, with abrupt onset of barky cough, hoarse voice and, often, inspiratory stridor during the night. (cmaj.ca)
- In the child with classic signs and symptoms (i.e., abrupt onset of barky cough, hoarse voice, inspiratory stridor and, often, fever), the diagnosis of croup is straightforward and can be done reliably and safely by use of the history and physical examination alone. (cmaj.ca)
- Children with croup have a distinctive barking cough and will make a harsh sound, known as stridor, when they breathe in. (nhsinform.scot)
- Croup is an infection of the upper airways that causes breathing difficulty and a "barking" cough. (medlineplus.gov)
- The main symptom of croup is a cough that sounds like a seal barking. (medlineplus.gov)
- The doctor may be able to identify the barking cough of croup over the phone. (healthlinkbc.ca)
- In children with croup, upper airway obstruction causes a barking cough, a hoarse voice, inspiratory stridor, and varying degrees of respiratory distress. (aafp.org)
- If an adult does develop croup symptoms, they're usually mild and include a light cough or sore throat. (healthline.com)
- The wide spectrum of labels commonly used in preschoolers, denoting either a suggestive pathophysiology (eg, 'bronchospasm' or 'reactive airway disease'), symptoms (eg, 'wheeze' or 'chronic cough'), vague diagnoses ('wheezy bronchitis' or 'happy wheezer') or, possibly, inappropriate diagnoses (eg, repeated 'bronchiolitis' or 'recurrent bronchitis or pneumonia') , attests to the need for clarity. (cps.ca)
- The hallmark of croup is a tight cough that occurs predominantly at night and sounds like a barking seal. (webmd.com)
- The cause of the cough is inflammation in the upper airways, usually due to a virus. (webmd.com)
- Croup is spread by breathing in germs from infected people when they cough or sneeze. (drugs.com)
- Croup begins like a cold with cough, fever, and a runny nose. (drugs.com)
- Symptoms of croup include runny nose, fever, noisy breathing and a seal-like cough. (livestrong.com)
- Croup can vary in severity from a mild cough to a severe obstruction of the airway. (livestrong.com)
- The word "croup" refers to the characteristic cough of the disease, which is high-pitched and sounds like a seal bark. (livestrong.com)
- Sometimes a provider will listen to a child cough over the phone to identify croup. (floridahealthfinder.gov)
- This type of croup features a barking cough, but doesn't include a fever often seen with other cases of croup. (healthline.com)
- Even when an office visit is not necessary, doctors and nurses may diagnose croup by attentively listening to the characteristic cough over the phone. (healthline.com)
- Croup , acute respiratory illness of young children characterized by a harsh cough , hoarseness, and difficult breathing. (britannica.com)
- This can block the airway and create a barking cough as in croup. (wikipedia.org)
- Croup is an inflammation of the windpipe (trachea) and voice box (larynx) typically caused by a contagious viral infection that causes cough, a loud squeaking noise (stridor), and sometimes difficulty with breathing in (inspiration). (merckmanuals.com)
- A doctor distinguishes croup by its characteristic symptoms, especially the sound of the cough. (merckmanuals.com)
- Diagnosis of croup is based on the medical history of the child, the symptoms (especially the evidence of the barking cough) and a physical examination of the throat. (healthcentral.com)
- Croup is a medical condition characterized by difficulty breathing and a distinctive cough caused by constricted airways. (livestrong.com)
- Children with croup usually experience cold-like symptoms for a few days before developing the barking cough, hoarseness, wheezing and labored breathing. (livestrong.com)
- That's because croup produces a cough that sounds much like a barking seal. (medbroadcast.com)
- Since children under 5 years old have smaller airways that are more prone to swelling, they commonly develop the classic croup cough. (medbroadcast.com)
- Maddie never had croup, and Annie has never had it before, yet I knew instantly based on the sound of that cough. (thespohrsaremultiplying.com)
- A cough can have many causes, for example a viral or bacterial infection, asthma, something irritating the airways or choking on an object. (plunket.org.nz)
- Cough mixtures are not recommended for children under 2 years as they may stop the cough which is helping to clear their airways, or they may have side effects. (plunket.org.nz)
- A child with croup may breathe quickly, have a barking cough, make a grunting sound when breathing in, have a fever and be irritable. (plunket.org.nz)
- One of the tell-tale signs of croup is a loud, "barky" cough that is worse at night. (lung.ca)
- If your child has croup, they'll probably have the symptoms of a cold for a few days, then develop a seal-like barky cough, hoarseness and noisy breathing. (health.govt.nz)
- It spreads through the air when people with croup sneeze or cough. (health.govt.nz)
- The differentiating symptom of croup is a cough that sounds like a barking seal and a harsh raspy noise when breathing in (called stridor). (southerncross.co.nz)
- The top of the airway is slightly blocked causing a barking cough, hoarse voice, a harsh sound (known as 'stridor') and breathing difficulties. (medicines.org.uk)
- How to tell if your child's cough is croup? (madeformums.com)
- Is my child's cough croup? (madeformums.com)
- A cough with a distinctive sound and raspy breathing could mean croup. (madeformums.com)
- Croup has one very distinctive feature - the cough, which sounds like a seal barking. (madeformums.com)
- Croup is characterized by a "barking" cough. (drugs.com)
- With croup (technically called laryngotracheobronchitis), the airways swell and narrow, making it uncomfortable-and sometimes difficult-to breathe and producing a characteristic bark-like cough. (health.com)
- For decades, parents and pediatricians have relied on humid air to relieve the barking cough and noisy breathing of croup, a common childhood condition that sometimes sends worried families to the emergency room. (medindia.net)
- Children with croup develop a harsh, barking cough and may make a noisy, high-pitched sound when they breathe in (stridor). (rch.org.au)
- Croup usually begins like a normal cold, e.g. fever, runny nose and cough. (rch.org.au)
- A mild attack of croup is when your child has the harsh, barking cough but does not have stridor when they are calm and settled, and they are not struggling to breathe. (rch.org.au)
- The classic triad of symptoms in viral croup include stridor, a barking (deep) cough, and laryngitis. (clinicaladvisor.com)
- Most children with viral croup have a 2- to 3-day prodrome of symptoms of a minor upper respiratory tract infection (rhinorrhea and cough) before stridor develops. (clinicaladvisor.com)
- Although they may cough frequently, the cough does not have the brassy quality of the cough in croup. (clinicaladvisor.com)
- Croup is breathing difficulty and a "barking" cough. (limamemorial.org)
- Spasms of the airway that cause difficult breathing and a cough sounding like a seal's bark. (washoecounty.us)
- The cough and stridor of croup may be quite scary, but fortunately most cases are mild, and need no other treatment or medical intervention. (drpaul.com)
- Croup or laryngotracheobronchitis results from the infection of the upper respiratory airway causing voice hoarseness and a barking cough. (medindia.net)
- 3. Upper airway narrowing produces changes in either inspiratory or expiratory flow depending on the location of the obstruction in the respiratory system. (clinicalpainadvisor.com)
- Please see Table I for a summary of infectious causes of upper airway obstruction. (clinicalpainadvisor.com)
- James P, Hanna S. Upper airway obstruction in children. (medlineplus.gov)
- Viral croup is the most common form of airway obstruction in children six months to six years of age. (aafp.org)
- Foreign body aspiration, trauma, and allergic reaction (acute angioneurotic edema) are among the noninfectious causes of airway obstruction and are included in the differential diagnosis of patients presenting with stridor. (aafp.org)
- He refined the technique to be more similar to that used in modern times, recommending that a transverse incision be made between the third and fourth tracheal rings for the treatment of life-threatening airway obstruction. (wikipedia.org)
- In cases of severe airway obstruction, hospitalization may be necessary. (britannica.com)
- Bacterial infection that produces swelling of the epiglottis and partial airway obstruction. (studystack.com)
- 1 Emergencies were defined in this study as status asthmaticus, upper airway obstruction, shock, significant trauma, status epilepticus, endocrine emergencies (such as diabetic ketoacidosis or adrenal crisis) and cardiac arrest. (aafp.org)
- It may be indicative of serious airway obstruction from severe conditions such as epiglottitis, a foreign body lodged in the airway, or a laryngeal tumor. (wikipedia.org)
- A reduction in oxygen saturation is considered a late sign of airway obstruction, particularly in a child with healthy lungs and normal gas exchange. (wikipedia.org)
- The major reason why it's so uncommon in adults is that as you get older, your airways become larger and stronger, making it harder for this type of inflammation to cause a noticeable enough obstruction of your breathing. (health.com)
- Diagnosis of recurrent intermittent airway obstruction ('recurrent croup') in children. (biomedsearch.com)
- 8.5C.1 Describe the first aid for a conscious choking adult and child casualty with a partial airway obstruction. (gc.ca)
- Several viruses can cause croup but in most cases it is the parainfluenza virus. (nhsinform.scot)
- A number of your child's routine vaccinations also protect against some of the infections that can cause croup. (nhsinform.scot)
- In rare rare cases , a bacteria can cause croup. (healthline.com)
- The pathogens that cause croup are spread by inhaling respiratory droplets that are produced when someone with croup coughs or sneezes. (healthline.com)
- There are several viruses that can cause croup. (healthline.com)
- Other viruses that may cause croup include adenovirus (another group of common cold viruses), respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), the most common germ affecting young children, and measles. (healthline.com)
- Frequent hand washing and avoiding contact with people who have respiratory infections are the best protection against the spread of viruses that cause croup. (kidshealth.org)
- Most children develop antibodies to the viruses that cause croup. (livestrong.com)
- Teens who have not developed antibodies to the viruses that cause croup and those whose immune systems are compromised can develop viral croup. (livestrong.com)
- Inhaled allergens and acid reflux can cause croup. (livestrong.com)
- Many children who come in contact with the viruses that cause croup will not get croup, but will just have symptoms of a cold. (health.govt.nz)
- Many children who are infected with viruses that cause croup will not get croup, but will develop symptoms of a cold. (southerncross.co.nz)
- Viruses cause croup, so antibiotics do not help. (kidshealth.org.nz)
- While there are many different kinds of viruses that can cause croup, the most common are parainfluenza viruses. (health.com)
- Bacterial croup occurs when pyogenic bacteria invade an airway already inflamed by infection with the viruses that commonly cause croup. (clinicaladvisor.com)
- Epiglottitis:This is an airway emergency given rapid progression of disease and risk for total airway occlusion. (clinicalpainadvisor.com)
- Sobol SE, Zapata S. Epiglottitis and croup. (medscape.com)
- Bacterial croup, also called epiglottitis, is a more serious condition that is often caused by Haemophilus influenzae type B. It is characterized by marked swelling of the epiglottis, a flap of tissue that covers the air passage to the lungs and that channels food to the esophagus . (britannica.com)
- Unlike the other types of croup that involve the swelling of the windpipe and trachea, epiglottitis involves the sudden swelling and inflammation of the epiglottis (the flap of cartilage at the back of the tongue that closes off the windpipe during swallowing). (healthcentral.com)
- Croup should be differentiated from more serious medical diagnoses, including acute epiglottitis , bacterial tracheitis, severe allergic reactions, or an inhaled foreign body. (emedicinehealth.com)
- X-rays of the neck may be ordered to differentiate croup from epiglottitis, which is a more serious condition. (emedicinehealth.com)
- In the past, tracheotomy indications were principally acute upper airway compromise secondary to infection, such as epiglottitis and croup. (aappublications.org)
- Acute croup is most often caused by a virus, as is recurrent, or spasmodic, croup. (medicalnewstoday.com)
- Some researchers argue that spasmodic croup may be linked to allergens such as pollen or a bee sting, or that it may be an allergic reaction to viral antigens, rather than a direct result of a viral infection. (medicalnewstoday.com)
- Spasmodic croup can sometimes be difficult to differentiate from viral croup. (encyclopedia.com)
- Although spasmodic croup is associated with the same viruses that cause viral croup, spasmodic croup tends to recur and may be an indication of some type of allergic reaction instead of a direct infection. (encyclopedia.com)
- 1 Laryngotracheitis, laryngotracheobronchitis, laryngotracheobronchopneumonitis, and spasmodic croup are included in the croup syndrome. (aafp.org)
- Most children have only a single episode of croup, but a few have repeated episodes (called spasmodic croup) initiated by viral infections that gradually decrease in frequency and severity. (merckmanuals.com)
- Allergies or airway reactivity (such as occurs in asthma ) may play a role in spasmodic croup. (merckmanuals.com)
- Spasmodic laryngitis (spasmodic croup) usually occurs in children ages 1 to 3 years. (healthcentral.com)
- Spasmodic croup comes on suddenly and usually occurs at night. (healthcentral.com)
- Spasmodic croup often occurs after a mild cold, develops quickly without fever and tends to recur. (livestrong.com)
- tracheitis or spasmodic croup. (healthtap.com)
- Spasmodic croup is an entity essentially identical to more conventional croup, except that episodes are frequent and there is no prodrome. (clinicaladvisor.com)
- In some cases spasmodic croup may begin suddenly without any preceding cold symptoms. (drpaul.com)
- Unlike viral croup, spasmodic croup usually recurs, can occur in older children and is thought to be related to allergies. (drpaul.com)
- Fortunately in the vast majority of children with viral and/or spasmodic croup there is no underlying airway abnormality. (drpaul.com)
- Acute laryngotracheobronchitis, also known as viral croup, or simply croup, is the most common of the clinical entities seen in pediatric practice. (virtualpediatrichospital.org)
- This type is much rarer than viral croup and can be divided into bacterial tracheitis, laryngotracheobronchitis (LTB), laryngotracheobronchopneumonitis (LTBP), and laryngeal diphtheria . (medicalnewstoday.com)
- Croup, also called acute laryngotracheobronchitis, is a common upper airway infection in children. (livestrong.com)
- Homeopathy for CROUP or Laryngotracheobronchitis. (hpathy.com)
- Laryngotracheobronchitis (viral croup) is the most common type of croup and usually occurs in children ages 3 months to 5 years. (healthcentral.com)
- Croup (also known as laryngotracheobronchitis) is a common childhood condition, usually caused by a viral infection. (babycentre.co.uk)
- Croup is an inflammation of the larynx and trachea, mostly seen in young children. (medicalnewstoday.com)
- Croup is a childhood condition that affects the windpipe (trachea), the airways to the lungs (the bronchi) and the voice box (larynx). (nhsinform.scot)
- Croup is a broad term describing a group of illnesses that affect the larynx, trachea, and bronchi. (encyclopedia.com)
- Croup affects the vocal cords and the area just below, the voice box, or larynx, and the windpipe, or trachea. (encyclopedia.com)
- Viral croup is caused by a viral infection in the trachea and larynx. (encyclopedia.com)
- Croup" is a generic term encompassing a heterogeneous group of illnesses affecting the larynx, trachea, and bronchi. (aafp.org)
- Croup is a viral infection that typically affects children and causes inflammation of the larynx and trachea. (medicinenet.com)
- Croup is an infection that affects the upper portion of the airway, including the larynx (voice box) and trachea (windpipe). (healthline.com)
- The illness is caused by infection of the upper airway in the region of the larynx (voice box), with infection sometimes spreading into the lower airway to the trachea (windpipe). (britannica.com)
- Croup, also known as laryngotracheitis, is an inflammation and narrowing of the larynx (voice box) and the trachea (windpipe) caused by an infection. (healthcentral.com)
- Croup, which usually affects children who are 5 years old or younger, results from inflammation and swelling of the larynx and trachea. (livestrong.com)
- Croup is rarely seen in adults because their larger breathing passages (trachea and larynx) can accommodate the inflammation without producing symptoms. (emedicinehealth.com)
- Tube placed through the neck into the trachea to create an open airway. (studystack.com)
- It causes the voice box (larynx) and airway to the lungs (trachea) to swell, making it more difficult to breathe. (babycentre.co.uk)
- A condition of breathing difficulty caused by infection, inflammation, and swelling of the upper airway (larynx, trachea, and bronchus). (drugs.com)
- Croup is caused by an inflammation(swelling) of the upper airway (larynx or voice box and the trachea or windpipe). (drpaul.com)
- Croup is a viral infection that causes inflammation of the windpipe (trachea) and the vocal cords (voice box). (raisingchildren.net.au)
- The characteristic symptoms of croup can be better understood by knowing the anatomic makeup of a child's larynx. (encyclopedia.com)
- Small children typically have quite a narrow larynx, so even a slight decrease in the airway's radius may lead to a large decrease in the air flow, leading to the symptoms of croup. (encyclopedia.com)
- Croup is caused by a viral infection that leads to swelling of the lining of the airways, particularly the area just below the voice box (larynx). (merckmanuals.com)
- Croup is a contagious viral infection causing inflammation and swelling of the larynx and surrounding tissues. (rxmed.com)
- Croup is a viral infection that causes swelling in the throat and vocal cords (larynx). (lung.ca)
- Stridor may also be present when the child has an anatomic anomaly that compresses or obstructs the airway near the larynx. (clinicaladvisor.com)
- Croup usually develops as the result of a viral infection. (nhsinform.scot)
- Croup is most commonly brought on by a viral infection. (encyclopedia.com)
- Croup is most often caused by a viral infection, typically by a type of virus called a parainfluenza virus. (healthline.com)
- Croup is a viral infection in the upper airway, around the vocal cords and windpipe. (kidshealth.org)
- Usually not necessary as croup is due to a viral infection. (rxmed.com)
- Croup is caused by a viral infection. (plunket.org.nz)
- In croup, a viral infection causes inflammation and swelling of the lining of the voice box and windpipe, which become narrowed. (kidshealth.org.nz)
- The condition most commonly confused with croup is possibly laryngomalacia, which also presents with stridorous breathing, either when the child has a viral infection or is simply upset. (clinicaladvisor.com)
- When a child has croup, that portion of the airway just below the vocal cords narrows and becomes swollen, making breathing both noisy and labored. (encyclopedia.com)
- Your doctor will probably be able to tell whether your child has croup based on your child's symptoms and a physical examination. (healthlinkbc.ca)
- If your child has croup, it's best to keep them home from school or other environments with lots of children for at least three days. (healthline.com)
- If your child has croup, you should keep them away from school and child care while they are unwell so that they don't spread the virus that is causing the croup. (rch.org.au)
- Infection of the upper airways is very common and is the most common acute illness evaluated in the outpatient setting. (springer.com)
- Bacterial croup is caused by a bacterial infection. (medicalnewstoday.com)
- There are a number of conditions that can follow croup, such as pneumonia and middle ear infection . (nhsinform.scot)
- The throat infection causes a gray to black, tough, fiber-like covering, which can block your airways. (medlineplus.gov)
- Croup is a common infection in children. (massgeneral.org)
- Croup is due to an infection caused by parainfluenza viruses 1, 2 and 3, though other viruses and bacteria can also be the cause. (livestrong.com)
- If it's determined that a bacterial infection is responsible for croup, antibiotics will be administered in the hospital and prescribed for later use. (healthline.com)
- An infection causes a swelling and outpouring of secretions in the voice box, the windpipe and the larger airways going to the lungs. (healthcentral.com)
- Additionally the doctor may take a throat culture to determine if the infection is viral or bacterial, as well as a neck x-ray to check for foreign obstructions in the throat, upper airway narrowing and swelling and/or a swollen epiglottis. (healthcentral.com)
- Severe cases can lead to bacterial infection of the upper airway and require hospitalization. (livestrong.com)
- Croup is an infection of the throat and vocal cords (called laryngitis in children over 5 years old) that is caused by a virus. (medbroadcast.com)
- This infection results in inflammation, increased mucus production, and swelling of the upper airways. (emedicinehealth.com)
- Croup is an infection of the upper airways that occurs primarily in children. (southerncross.co.nz)
- Very rarely, croup may be caused by a bacterial infection. (southerncross.co.nz)
- Croup is an infection caused by a virus, which affects babies' and children's airways and voicebox. (madeformums.com)
- Croup is an infection that causes swelling of the upper airway. (bigcitymoms.com)
- Albuterol/ epi studies show no benefit for bronchiolitis--, but sometimes reactive airway component and will respond. (prezi.com)
- The parainfluenza viruses (types 1, 2, and 3) are the most frequent causes of croup, accounting for approximately 75 percent of all cases diagnosed. (encyclopedia.com)
- Other possible causes of croup are bacteria, inhaled irritants, allergies , and acid reflux. (encyclopedia.com)
- Less common causes of croup include acid reflux, breathing in a foreign object or irritant, allergic reactions , and bacteria. (health.com)
- This type of croup is often more severe than viral types. (healthline.com)
- This type of croup is rare but very serious, and sometimes fatal, and is caused by a bacterium called Hemophilus influenza type b (Hib). (healthcentral.com)
- Viral croup, which is the most common type of croup, is caused by parainfluenza viruses, or HPIVs. (livestrong.com)
- This type of croup causes spasms that occur during the night and early morning. (health.govt.nz)
- Croup causes swelling and narrowing in the voice box, windpipe, and breathing tubes that lead to the lungs. (healthlinkbc.ca)
- As children grow older and their lungs and windpipes mature, they are less likely to get croup. (healthlinkbc.ca)
- This affects the windpipe and the two airways that branch off from it to the lungs. (medicines.org.uk)
- Bronchoscopy to examine the airway within the lungs. (mottchildren.org)
- Breathing difficulty may also be due to problems with the lungs, airways, or other health problems. (limamemorial.org)
- Uncommon complications of croup include pneumonia , pulmonary edema , and bacterial tracheitis. (medicalnewstoday.com)
- The condition can worsen and cause dangerous airway constriction, bronchitis or pneumonia. (livestrong.com)
- Antibiotics are not used to treat croup since a virus causes it. (lung.ca)
- How can I treat croup? (babycentre.co.uk)
- Should I use steam to treat croup? (rch.org.au)
- Case 4: 10-month-old infant with croup, subfebrile, normal blood count, CRP 14mg/l, marginal improvement to steroids and epinephrine. (ersjournals.com)
- Nebulized epinephrine for croup in children. (medscape.com)
- When home treatment isn't enough, medicines such as glucocorticoids or epinephrine may be used to decrease airway swelling. (healthlinkbc.ca)
- Epinephrine has been used for decades to treat more severe cases of croup, but recent meta-analyses have found that glucocorticoid use is associated with shorter hospital stays, improvement in croup scores, and less use of epinephrine. (aafp.org)
- A face mask is given to provide oxygen and to provide nebulized epinephrine, which helps to prevent narrowing of the airway. (livestrong.com)
- We assessed whether inhaling heliox is safe and beneficial in treating children with croup compared with fake treatment ( placebo ) or other therapies such as 30% humidified oxygen, or 100% oxygen with epinephrine ( adrenaline , a drug that helps open airways). (cochrane.org)
- Epinephrine and corticosteroids have also been used to reduce swelling of the airway. (britannica.com)
- Your child may need corticosteroids, epinephrine, or other treatments to open the airways. (medbroadcast.com)
- Cool mist, racemic epinephrine nebulization and dexamethasone are typical treatment measures for croup. (aafp.org)
- For moderately severe croup, physicians use nebulized (given by mist) adrenaline sometimes call epinephrine to quickly to relieve symptoms. (medindia.net)
- An artificial airway must be opened, preferably by inserting a tube down the windpipe. (britannica.com)
- However, croup over the age of 3 years is uncommon because the windpipe is larger, therefore any swelling is less likely to get in the way of breathing. (healthcentral.com)
- These symptoms are due to swelling of the vocal cords and windpipe resulting in narrowing of the airway, which makes breathing difficult. (southerncross.co.nz)
- The viruses causing croup are highly contagious and easily transmitted between individuals through sneezing and coughing. (encyclopedia.com)
- Croup is contagious. (healthlinkbc.ca)
- Is Croup Contagious to Children or Adults? (healthline.com)
- Croup is contagious, meaning that it can be spread from person to person. (healthline.com)
- A person with croup is usually contagious for about three days after symptoms start or until their fever disappears. (healthline.com)
- Croup is a contagious condition that tends to only affect children. (healthline.com)
- Croup is contagious (catching) for 4-6 days, until the fever settles. (health.govt.nz)
- Croup is contagious, especially during the first few days of illness. (southerncross.co.nz)
- Viral croup is a highly contagious condition, passed around through coughing and sneezing. (health.com)
- Is croup contagious to an adult? (healthtap.com)
- How long is parainfluenza / croup contagious? (healthtap.com)
- Croup is caused by a virus and is contagious. (healthtap.com)
- I had gotten Croup as a teen and I now get it every year in the fall im 24, is it still contagious when I have it? (healthtap.com)
- Not sure why you get " croup " but if you are running fevers with it consider yourself contagious. (healthtap.com)
- Croup is contagious and can spread in the same way colds do - through sneezing, coughing and hand contact. (raisingchildren.net.au)
- Correlating the clinical course of recurrent croup with endoscopic findings: a retrospective observational study. (medscape.com)
- Utility of bronchoscopy for recurrent croup. (medscape.com)
- Delany DR, Johnston DR. Role of direct laryngoscopy and bronchoscopy in recurrent croup. (medscape.com)
- A child who has recurrent croup or an underlying condition that requires diagnosis and treatment should see a doctor. (livestrong.com)
- Croup is also known as stridorous laryngitis. (drpaul.com)
- Before the days of antibiotics and immunizations, croup was a dreaded and often deadly disease usually caused by the diphtheria bacteria. (encyclopedia.com)
- Antibiotics are not needed in croup as it is frequently viral in origin. (livestrong.com)
- Antibiotics will not help croup because it is caused by a virus, not bacteria. (medbroadcast.com)
- Antibiotics are rarely used because they are ineffective against viruses, which are the most common cause of croup. (southerncross.co.nz)
- Antibiotics do not work on viruses and are not given to children with croup. (rch.org.au)
- Single centre, randomised, double-blind, comparator study to demonstrate superiority of salmeterol/fluticasone propionate combination product 50/100mcg bd over fluticasone propionate 100mcg bd with respect to improvements in airway physiology (sRAW) in adults with persistent asthma treated for 4 weeks. (clinicaltrials.gov)
- Houghton CM, Lawson N, Borrill ZL, Wixon CL, Yoxall S, Langley SJ, Woodcock A, Singh D. Comparison of the effects of salmeterol/fluticasone propionate with fluticasone propionate on airway physiology in adults with mild persistent asthma. (clinicaltrials.gov)
- He gets croup 2 to 3 times a year since he was 6 months old and he has asthma , both of which cause bronchitis requiring emergency room visits. (medicinenet.com)
- Children with certain medical conditions, such as asthma and cerebral palsy, are more likely to develop severe croup symptoms. (livestrong.com)
- Asthma is a long-term (chronic) lung disease that causes your airways to become sensitive to certain things (triggers). (vidanthealth.com)
- Asthma is a disease of the airways, resulting in difficulty breathing or wheezing often characterized by abnormal breathing tests. (medicinenet.com)
- Commonly, croup is caused by a virus. (nhsinform.scot)
- Less commonly, croup may be caused by measles virus or other viruses such as adenovirus, rhinovirus, enterovirusand coxsackievirus. (rxmed.com)
- Croup commonly affects children under five because their airways are smaller and more prone to swelling. (lung.ca)
- Croup is most commonly caused by a virus. (vidanthealth.com)
- Croup most commonly occurs in children between six months and three years of age. (southerncross.co.nz)
- Croup is most commonly caused by the parainfluenza viruses (PIV), especially type 1. (clinicaladvisor.com)
- Which procedures may be indicated in the diagnosis of croup, and should they be performed by a specialist? (medscape.com)
- The diagnosis of croup can be made easily in typical cases. (livestrong.com)
- X-rays of the neck and chest help the doctor make a definitive diagnosis of croup. (merckmanuals.com)
- The differential diagnosis of croup comprises a long list of entities. (clinicaladvisor.com)
- Many of the viruses responsible for croup also cause the common cold. (healthline.com)
- Viral agents are chiefly responsible for croup but bacterial may be the cause in few cases. (hpathy.com)
- Many different viruses can be responsible for croup, including common cold and influenza (flu) viruses. (southerncross.co.nz)
- There are four strains of these viruses, but the one mostly responsible for croup is parainfluenza virus 1. (health.com)
- To describe clinical features and findings in children with non-viral croup. (ersjournals.com)
- 2. Pediatric airway: Given that a decrease in radius size increases resistance significantly, children who have small airways to begin with are at risk of having a significant increase in airway resistance from even a small amount of swelling. (clinicalpainadvisor.com)
- Croup affects 3 percent of children between 6 months and 3 years of age in the United States. (medicalnewstoday.com)
- Symptoms are mild in 85 percent of children examined at the emergency room for signs of croup. (medicalnewstoday.com)
- 7 Based on a review of utilization data from pediatric and general emergency departments in Alberta, at least two-thirds of children with croup have mild symptoms on presentation (personal observation). (cmaj.ca)
- Population-based data indicate that 1%-5% of children with croup are admitted to hospital, 8 - 10 and, of those admitted, less than 3% receive intubation. (cmaj.ca)
- This review will address the diagnosis and management of croup in children, specifically focusing on clinical assessment of disease severity to guide management decisions. (cmaj.ca)
- Croup usually affects young children aged between six months and three years, with most cases occurring in one-year-olds. (nhsinform.scot)
- However, croup can sometimes develop in babies as young as three months, and older children up to 15 years of age. (nhsinform.scot)
- Some children have cold-like symptoms for a few days before developing croup symptoms. (nhsinform.scot)
- Croup affects children ages 3 months to 5 years. (medlineplus.gov)
- Some children are more likely to get croup and may get it several times. (medlineplus.gov)
- The diphtheria, Haemophilus influenzae (Hib), and measles vaccines protect children from some of the most dangerous forms of croup. (medlineplus.gov)
- Children with viral croup usually have a low-grade temperature, but a few may have fevers up to 104 ° F (40 ° C). As breathing requires more effort, the child may stop eating and drinking. (encyclopedia.com)
- Role of human coronavirus NL63 in hospitalized children with croup. (medscape.com)
- Sometimes children have croup attacks that wake them up in the middle of the night for a couple of nights in a row. (healthlinkbc.ca)
- They don't help with croup, and they may not be safe for young children. (healthlinkbc.ca)
- For children with mild croup, symptomatic care and mist therapy may be all that is necessary. (aafp.org)
- 2 , 3 Croup is a leading cause of hospitalization in children younger than four years, 4 and study results show that 1.5 to 6 percent of children with croup require hospitalization. (aafp.org)
- Viral croup affects children six months to 12 years of age, with a peak incidence at two years of age. (aafp.org)
- 6 , 7 , 11 Rarely, Mycoplasma pneumoniae has been isolated from children with mild croup. (aafp.org)
- Adult airways are larger and more developed than those of children. (healthline.com)
- However, croup can spread easily between children, so it's best to keep them at home for at least three days or until they no longer have a fever. (healthline.com)
- Which children are at risk for croup? (massgeneral.org)
- Younger children are more affected by croup because their airways are smaller. (massgeneral.org)
- Croup is most often seen in children 3 months to 5 years old. (massgeneral.org)
- Croup is most common in children under 5. (webmd.com)
- Croup is more common in children, but adults can also get it. (drugs.com)
- Croup can be scary for children -speaking quietly will soothe your child and make breathing easier. (lung.ca)
- Sometimes oxygen with mist (humidified) or cool mist is given to children coming to the hospital with croup. (lung.ca)
- In more severe cases of croup, children should be admitted to the hospital. (livestrong.com)
- Children with croup are most often diagnosed based on the parent's description of the symptoms and a physical exam. (floridahealthfinder.gov)
- Most active in the fall and winter months, croup usually targets children under the age of 5. (healthline.com)
- Some children suffer from a recurring, mild case of croup that appears along with the common cold. (healthline.com)
- Corticosteroid drugs are standard treatment for children with croup , but a limitation of this treatment is that time is needed for the drug to take effect. (cochrane.org)
- Children with severe croup may need additional emergency treatments such as a breathing tube or mechanical breathing support. (cochrane.org)
- Children with severe croup may need oxygen and adrenaline inhaled as a fine mist (nebulised). (cochrane.org)
- We included three randomised controlled trials (studies in which participants are allocated by chance to receive a treatment) involving a total of 91 children with croup aged from 6 months to 4 years. (cochrane.org)
- Heliox may not be more effective than 30% humidified oxygen for children with mild croup , but may be beneficial in the short term for children with moderate to severe croup treated with dexamethasone. (cochrane.org)
- Most children with viral croup can be treated at home with the inhalation of mist from an appropriate vaporizer. (britannica.com)
- Croup, most often seen in the late summer and fall, usually affects young children. (kidshealth.org)
- Croup primarily affects children 6 months to 3 years of age. (merckmanuals.com)
- Croup caused by an influenza virus may be particularly severe and may occur in a broader age range of children. (merckmanuals.com)
- Most children with croup recover completely. (merckmanuals.com)
- If a child develops a croupy breathing pattern, the parents should contact the doctor because children with croup can become very ill very quickly. (merckmanuals.com)
- Croup is most common in children 6 months to 3 years of age. (hpathy.com)
- Croup generally occurs in children aged 3 months to 6 years. (healthcentral.com)
- Most children have only one episode of croup, but a few children have multiple episodes. (healthcentral.com)
- Teens can get croup and experience the same symptoms as younger children. (livestrong.com)
- Although rare, older children and teens also can contract croup. (livestrong.com)
- Although croup is usually more severe in children under 1 year old, teens who have croup can experience discomfort, pain and worsening symptoms if croup is not treated. (livestrong.com)
- In most children croup lasts 3 to 7 days. (plunket.org.nz)
- Although croup usually resolves on its own, some children with croup will require admission to the hospital. (emedicinehealth.com)
- Children between the ages of 6 months and 3 years of age are most likely to get croup. (emedicinehealth.com)
- Some children appear to be particularly prone to croup and have a number of infections. (emedicinehealth.com)
- The great majority of children with croup can be diagnosed from the history of the present illness and a physical examination that show croup symptoms described above. (emedicinehealth.com)
- Studies are not routinely required and should be reserved for those children who present with atypical symptoms or with extremely severe symptoms that are not obviously associated with croup. (emedicinehealth.com)
- Steroid therapy has been shown to be of benefit in all children with croup. (emedicinehealth.com)
- Infants and toddlers between 6 months and 3 years of age are at most risk of getting croup - but children who are younger or older can also get it. (health.govt.nz)
- Children with croup can become seriously ill. (health.govt.nz)
- We no longer recommend using steam for croup - there is no evidence it actually helps, and in some cases children have been badly burned by the hot water. (health.govt.nz)
- Children with croup often have a high-pitched "creaking" or whistling sound when breathing in. (vidanthealth.com)
- Nevertheless, children with croup can become seriously ill so it is important to monitor their symptoms. (southerncross.co.nz)
- Children have small airways and hence are more susceptible to having more marked symptoms with croup, especially children aged less than three years old. (southerncross.co.nz)
- However, aspirin should be avoided in the treatment of croup and other viral illnesses in children due to the possible association of aspirin with Reye's syndrome, which is a serious illness causing liver and brain swelling. (southerncross.co.nz)
- Only one in 100 children have more severe croup requiring further support. (madeformums.com)
- Because of this, younger children are more affected since their airways are smaller and swelling makes it harder to breathe. (bigcitymoms.com)
- Some children have recurring croup and this may need further assessment. (kidshealth.org.nz)
- Here's what to know about croup-in children and adults. (health.com)
- When adults get croup, it's generally more severe than it is in children. (health.com)
- However, adults and older children have larger airways, and the illness is usually mild and can seem more like cold. (healthtap.com)
- But the review brings together data from three studies on 135 children with croup who were treated in the emergency room. (medindia.net)
- Young children are especially susceptible to croup because the infants and toddlers have narrower airways than older children and adults. (medindia.net)
- The croup score and health outcomes for the children treated with moist air were not significantly different than the scores for the patients who received no treatment, the review found. (medindia.net)
- I think that probably the successes that were attributed to humidity in the past were due to the calming effect of the parent believing that they were doing something, the child taking deeper breaths, the child getting over the spasmodic element of the croup, and then just getting better," said Dennis Scolnik, an emergency room pediatrician at The Hospital for Sick Children/Toronto in Ontario, Canada. (medindia.net)
- Croup mostly affects children between six months and five years old, but it can affect older children. (rch.org.au)
- Some children get croup several times. (rch.org.au)
- Croup is a reaction to a virus, not a virus in itself, so children cannot 'catch' or spread croup. (rch.org.au)
- These children appear more toxic than those with conventional croup, have higher fevers, and do not respond to therapeutic measures that are usually effective in viral croup. (clinicaladvisor.com)
- Viral croup is more common in children less than 5 years of age and is very rarely seen in adults. (drpaul.com)
- Most children with viral croup have a low-grade fever. (drpaul.com)
- Although there are no specific medications for croup, steroid injections and adrenaline-like inhaled preparations are used to help children with moderate to severe croup. (drpaul.com)
- Croup is very common in young children and happens most often in children under five years old. (raisingchildren.net.au)
- Most cases of croup are mild and can be treated at home. (nhsinform.scot)
- Most cases of croup are mild and don't need medical treatment. (lung.ca)
- Most of the time, cases of croup are mild and go away within a week. (medbroadcast.com)
- Most cases of croup are mild. (southerncross.co.nz)
- Bacterial tracheitis as a complication of viral croup. (medscape.com)
- Unless the illness is severe, a child with croup is usually alert and active. (healthlinkbc.ca)
- I think croup should be renamed "The Annabel Spohr" because if there was ever an illness made for her, it's this. (thespohrsaremultiplying.com)
- Croup is often a mild illness but can quickly become serious, so do not hesitate to get medical help. (kidshealth.org.nz)
- Croup is usually at its worst in the first few days of the illness. (kidshealth.org.nz)
- Generally, croup is at its worst in the first few days of the illness. (kidshealth.org.nz)
- However, the croup like illness is rather age specific, occuring most fro age 6 m to 6 yr. (healthtap.com)
- During the rest of the croup illness a cold water humidifier or vaporizer in the room during the night is also recommended. (drpaul.com)
- Parainfluenza viruses (types 1, 2, and 3) are the most frequent cause of croup, accounting for almost 75 percent of all cases. (aafp.org)
- Croup caused by parainfluenza viruses tends to occur in the fall, and croup caused by RSV and influenza viruses tends to occur in the winter and spring. (merckmanuals.com)
- Croup is most often caused by viruses such as parainfluenza RSV, measles, adenovirus, and influenza. (medlineplus.gov)
- Most cases of croup are caused by the same viruses that cause the common cold or influenza. (healthline.com)
- Viral infections are the most common cause of croup, the most frequent being those with the parainfluenza and influenza viruses. (britannica.com)
- Influenza virus is not a common cause of croup, but when it is the cause, the episodes may be unusually severe. (clinicaladvisor.com)
- If your child has a mild case of croup, then you can manage it at home without medication. (kidshealth.org.nz)
- Toddlers are most likely to get croup. (kidshealth.org.nz)
- More severe cases of croup may be caused by bacteria. (medlineplus.gov)
- Diphtheritic croup is extremely rare in countries where diphtheria vaccination is customary. (wikipedia.org)
- Prior to the vaccine era, diphtheria caused most cases of croup and was referred to as membranous croup, but today, fortunately, vaccination against diphtheria has made it an exceedingly rare disease. (emedicinehealth.com)
- Of course in rare cases if a child suffers from repeated episodes of severe croup requiring hospitalization, specific tests are performed by an Ear, Nose and Throat(ENT) doctor to ensure there are no vocal cord or other laryngeal problems/anomalies. (drpaul.com)
- But in more severe cases of croup it can also occur when the child is resting or sleeping. (nhsinform.scot)
- In severe cases of croup, or if your child is not breathing well, your child may need to go to the hospital. (massgeneral.org)
- In severe cases, this can completely occlude the airway. (livestrong.com)
- A surgical procedure known as a tracheotomy is sometimes needed to open the airway in severe cases. (wikipedia.org)
- In severe cases of croup, the skin between the child's ribs or under their neck may suck in when they breathe, and they may struggle to breathe. (rch.org.au)
- Some of the most serious cases of croup are caused by conditions such as measles. (healthline.com)
- Croup is usually mild and lasts less than a week. (medicalnewstoday.com)
- Talk to your child's health care provider if croup lasts longer than a week or comes back often. (medlineplus.gov)
- Croup usually lasts for a few days to one week. (livestrong.com)
- Otherwise, she said croup lasts about five days and gets a bit worse before it gets better. (thespohrsaremultiplying.com)
- Croup usually lasts for 5-6 days and is more common in colder weather. (health.govt.nz)
- Croup typically worsens at night, lasts for 3-4 days and usually subsides on its own. (drpaul.com)
- When the child's airway becomes increasingly swollen and more mucus is secreted, it becomes more challenging to breathe. (encyclopedia.com)
- The child's airway will swell, making breathing noisy and more difficult. (health.govt.nz)
- This reduces the swelling in your child's airway and helps them to breathe more easily. (kidshealth.org.nz)
- Croup that persists longer than one week, reoccurs frequently, or is accompanied by a fever higher than 103.5 degrees, should be brought to a doctor's attention. (healthline.com)
- Croup usually starts with symptoms of a cold-runny nose, sneezing, mild fever , and some coughing . (merckmanuals.com)
- Croup usually starts with symptoms that are similar to the common cold, such as a runny or stuffy nose and a fever. (medbroadcast.com)
- In this case, the child gets a cold, rarely with fever, and then the typical "croup" begins. (drpaul.com)
- Viral croup has a gradual onset and course, with symptoms being worse at night and continuing only for a few days. (virtualpediatrichospital.org)
- Croup symptoms are most often worse at night and can fluctuate rapidly depending on whether the child is calm or agitated. (cmaj.ca)
- Croup is typically much worse at night. (medlineplus.gov)
- Croup symptoms usually come on after a few days and are often worse at night. (www.nhs.uk)
- Symptoms of croup often improve during the day and get worse at night. (healthlinkbc.ca)
- The symptoms of croup are often worse in the evening or when a child is anxious or crying. (healthline.com)
- Croup can get worse quickly. (rch.org.au)
- Viral croup is the most common type. (medicalnewstoday.com)
- Croup is spread in a similar way to the common cold, so it is difficult to prevent. (nhsinform.scot)
- Croup: common syndromes and therapy. (medscape.com)
- Croup usually occurs a few days after the start of a cold and is usually caused by the same viruses that cause the common cold. (healthlinkbc.ca)
- 2 , 6 - 11 Human parainfluenza virus 1 (HPIV-1) is the most common, estimated to cause 18 percent of all cases of croup. (aafp.org)
- A virus is the most common cause of croup. (massgeneral.org)
- They range from common infections like croup to mysterious ailments like Kawasaki disease. (webmd.com)
- Generally, the onset of viral croup is preceded by the symptoms of the common cold for several days. (britannica.com)
- Although croup occurs throughout the year, seasonal outbreaks are common. (merckmanuals.com)
- List with indications of common homeopathic medicines for CROUP. (hpathy.com)
- a 6-7 yr getting croup is very common. (babycenter.com)
- Some how my 10 year old has never presented the same symptoms as croup but just common colds. (babycenter.com)
- Common airway emergencies include foreign-body aspiration and croup. (aafp.org)
- caused by progressive edema of the airway. (virtualpediatrichospital.org)
- It constricts the precapillary arterioles, thus decreasing airway edema. (medscape.com)
- They reduce airway swelling caused by edema . (healthtap.com)
- Treatment for croup depends on the severity and can range from mild symptomatic treatment to use of a breathing tube to maintain the airway. (livestrong.com)
- What Is the Treatment for Croup? (emedicinehealth.com)
- I think what we are saying is that there's no real place for moist air in the emergency room as a treatment for croup. (medindia.net)
- Doctors can also examine the child for complications of croup that can cause disease in the ear or in the lung. (livestrong.com)
- They may also have a hoarse voice and find it difficult to breathe because their airway is blocked. (nhsinform.scot)