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What is Croup? Croup is a common respiratory illness in children that causes a change in breathing with a hoarse voice and a brassy, barking cough. Also known as croup laryngotracheitis because it usually involves inflammation of the larynx (voice box) and trachea (windpipe).

There are Two Kinds of Croup… Spasmodic Croup Infectious Croup

Spasmodic Croup Spasmodic refers to a type of croup that develops quickly and may happen in a child with a mild cold. Spasmodic also has a tendency to reoccur in the future

Infectious Croup Infectious croup is caused by a viral infection The most common viruses that causes croup are the flu, RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) , and adenoviruses.

Whose at Risk? Most at risk of getting croup are children between 6 months and 3 years of age. The peak incidence of the condition is 18 to 24 months of age.

Causes Viral infection (most common) Bacterial infection Allergies Breathing in something that irritates your airway Acid reflux Usually occurs a few days after the start of a cold

Signs & Symptoms A cough that sounds like a seal barking As the cough gets more frequent, the child may have labored breathing or stridor. Cough worse at night Lasts 5 or 6 nights, but the first night or two are usually the most severe.

How is Croup diagnosed? Based on patient’s description of the cough The physician actually listening to the patient cough Occasionally, X-Rays may be needed Physical examination may show chest retractions with breathing. Listening to the chest through a stethoscope may reveal prolonged inspiration or expiration, wheezing, and decreased breath sounds.

How is Croup Treated? Can often be treated at home with a vaporizer Acetaminophen may be used to lower fever and reduce pain. Your child's doctor may prescribe a type of steroid called (glucocorticord). For severe Croup, your child may be placed in the hospital where they may also have a breathing tube put in place.

Prevention Take the same precautions as you would to prevent the cold or flu. Frequent hand-washing. Coughing away from others and into your elbow or tissue.

Prognosis Viral croup usually goes away in 3 to 7 days. The outlook for bacterial croup is good with prompt treatment. If an airway obstruction is not treated promptly, respiratory distress (severe difficulty breathing) and respiratory arrest can occur. Viral croup usually goes away in 3 to 7 days. The outlook for bacterial croup is good with prompt treatment. If an airway obstruction is not treated promptly, respiratory distress (severe difficulty breathing) and respiratory arrest can occur. Viral croup usually goes away in 3-7 days. The outlook for bacterial croup looks good with prompt treatment

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