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1 maj 2018 · Croup is a manifestation of upper airway obstruction resulting from swelling of the larynx, trachea, and bronchi, leading to inspiratory stridor and a barking cough.
- Knutson and Aring
Croup is a common childhood illness, and viral croup is the...
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It is a manifestation of upper airway obstruction resulting...
- Croup
Croup symptoms usually start like an upper respiratory tract...
- Knutson and Aring
Treatment . Minimise distress to avoid worsening symptoms, minimise interventions including examination and investigation that are not going to impact acute management; Keep child with carers to reduce distress; Try to keep the environment quiet, moderate lighting
28 kwi 2023 · Croup is a common cause of acute respiratory distress in children. Acute onset of seal-like barky cough in moderate to severe cases accompanied by stridor and sternal/intercostal indrawing. Careful history and physical examination sufficient for confirming clinical diagnosis and ruling out potentially serious differentials.
20 mar 2015 · The application of children-specific guidelines for the management of cough can lead to earlier cough resolution and improved parental quality of life. This paper presents the clinical statement of the Saudi Pediatric Pulmonology Association (SPPA) in relation to the management of cough in children.
Treatment . Patients presenting with signs and symptoms of croup should be treated with a one-time dose of dexamethasone 0.6 mg/kg PO (preferred), IM, or IV (Level of Evidence A). Treatment with dexamethasone has been shown to expedite resolution of symptoms and reduce risk of repeat
Emergency Medicine. Croup. Objectives. This guideline has been designed to assist in the diagnosis and management of children with croup. It includes a management algorithm and a list of potential differential diagnoses. Scope. Children presenting with the signs of croup. Audience. Healthcare professionals involved in acute paediatric medicine.
12 lip 2024 · Croup is usually diagnosed based upon the child's symptoms and signs, including a barking cough and stridor, especially if these findings occur during the fall and winter months. X-rays and laboratory testing usually are not needed to make the diagnosis.
