Croup - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic
网页2022年12月3日 · Croup refers to an infection of the upper airway, which becomes narrow, making it harder to breathe. Croup also causes a cough that sounds like barking. The cough and other signs and symptoms of croup are the result of swelling and irritation around the voice box (larynx), windpipe (trachea) and bronchial tubes (bronchi).
Croup: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment - Cleveland Clinic
网页2023年5月3日 · Severe croup. A child with severe croup has stridor and retractions. They may also be agitated, anxious or fatigued. Cyanosis (blue-tinged skin) is common. Severe croup is a life-threatening condition. Take your child to the emergency room immediately. How long does croup last? Symptoms of croup usually clear up in …
What is Croup? Symptoms, Treatment, and When to Worry
网页According to Dr. Hughes, signs your child has severe croup include: Difficulty breathing accompanied by a “barking” or “croupy” cough; Stridor (noisy breathing with inspiration) even at rest; Chest area around the collarbone and ribs …
Croup: Diagnosis and Management - AAFP
网页2018年5月1日 · In patients with moderate to severe croup, the addition of nebulized epinephrine improves symptoms and reduces length of hospitalization. Croup is a common respiratory illness of the larynx,...
Croup - Diagnosis & treatment - Mayo Clinic
网页2022年12月3日 · Most children with croup can be treated at home. Still, croup can be scary, especially if your child needs a visit to the health care provider's office, emergency room or hospital. Treatment is usually based on how severe the symptoms are.
Croup: Management - UpToDate
网页2024年3月5日 · Croup (or viral laryngotracheitis) is a respiratory illness characterized by inspiratory stridor, barking cough, and hoarseness. It typically occurs in young children and is caused by viruses, particularly parainfluenza virus.
Patient education: Croup in infants and children (Beyond the Basics)
网页2024年7月12日 · Children with moderate to severe croup should be evaluated in an emergency department or clinic capable of managing urgent respiratory illnesses. Severe croup is a potentially life-threatening illness, and treatment should not be …
Croup: When to Worry, Signs to Go to the ER, and More - Healthline
网页2020年11月23日 · Croup is an infection of the upper airway. You may notice that your little one is having difficulty breathing or is making a strange whistling noise when breathing in. This is called stridor, and...
Croup - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf - National Center for …
网页2023年7月24日 · Westley score between 6 to 11 indicates severe croup, and a score greater than 12 indicates impending respiratory failure. More than 85% of children present with mild disease; severe croup is rare (less than 1%). Croup is typically a clinical diagnosis based on signs and symptoms.
Croup - Symptoms, diagnosis and treatment | BMJ Best Practice
网页2023年4月28日 · Croup, also known as laryngotracheobronchitis, is a common respiratory disease of childhood, characterised by the sudden onset of a seal-like barky cough, often accompanied by stridor, voice hoarseness, and respiratory distress. The symptoms are a result of upper-airway obstruction due to generalised inflammation of the airways, as a …
跳至内容