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Croup (/ k r uː p / KROOP), 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]
Signs and symptoms may vary from mild to severe, [1] and usually start two to five days after exposure. [2] Symptoms often develop gradually, beginning with a sore throat and fever. [1] In severe cases, a grey or white patch develops in the throat, [2] [1] which can block the airway, and create a barking cough similar to what is observed in ...
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The omicron Covid variant appears to be leading to croup in young children under the age of 5. Doctors share what to know about kids, omicron and croup.
INTRODUCTION — Croup is a respiratory illness characterized by inspiratory stridor, cough, and hoarseness. These symptoms result from inflammation in the larynx and subglottic airway. A barking cough is the hallmark of croup among infants and young children, whereas hoarseness predominates in older children and adults.
Bronchiolitis typically affects infants and children younger than two years, principally during the autumn and winter. [15] It is the leading cause of hospital admission for respiratory disease among infants in the United States and accounts for one out of every 13 primary care visits. [ 8 ]
COVID-19’s omicron variant appears to be affecting children under age 5 in a new way: a harsh, barking cough known as croup. Omicron in kids leading to a new, but familiar, illness: croup Skip ...
The typical signs and symptoms in children under five are fever, cough, and fast or difficult breathing. [23] Fever is not very specific, as it occurs in many other common illnesses and may be absent in those with severe disease, malnutrition or in the elderly. In addition, a cough is frequently absent in children less than 2 months old. [23]