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Croup is a childhood illness that causes swelling in the upper airway and a barking cough. It is usually caused by viruses, such as parainfluenza virus, and can be treated at home or in the hospital depending on the severity.
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3 gru 2022 · Croup is an infection of the upper airway that causes swelling and irritation, making it harder to breathe and cough like a seal. Learn about the common viral cause, risk factors, complications and prevention of croup.
Croup is a respiratory infection that affects young children and causes swelling of the voice box and windpipe. Learn about the common viruses that cause croup, how to recognize the symptoms and when to seek medical help.
Croup, also known as croupy cough, is a type of respiratory infection that is usually caused by a virus. [2] . The infection leads to swelling inside the trachea, which interferes with normal breathing and produces the classic symptoms of "barking/brassy" cough, inspiratory stridor and a hoarse voice. [2] .
26 mar 2024 · Croup is an illness that irritates the upper airways and causes swelling. It's usually caused by a virus, but can also be spasmodic or bacterial. Learn how to recognize the signs, prevent complications, and treat croup at home or in the hospital.
24 lip 2023 · Introduction. Laryngotracheitis, laryngotracheobronchitis, and laryngotracheobronchopneumonitis are all included in the spectrum of croup. Croup is a common respiratory illness of the trachea, larynx, and bronchi that can lead to inspiratory stridor and barking cough.
3 gru 2022 · Croup is a viral infection that causes swelling and irritation in the upper airway, making it harder to breathe and causing a barking cough. Learn how to diagnose, treat and prevent croup at home or with medical help.
