Clinical Diagnosis · Respiratory System · Easy
Croup
Meaning: Viral infection of the larynx and trachea causing a barking cough in young children.
In practice: Usually caused by parainfluenza virus in children aged six months to three years; a single steroid dose eases swelling.
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