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Do Inhalers Help With Croup?
Croup is
Alternative Names
Viral croup; Laryngotracheobronchitis - acute; Spasmodic croup
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Viral croup is the most common. Other possible causes include bacteria, allergies, and inhaled irritants. Acid reflux from the stomach can trigger croup.
Croup is usually (75% of the time) caused...
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Croup
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Croup, also known as laryngotracheitis, is an inflammation and narrowing of the larynx (voice box) and the trachea (windpipe) caused by an... Read more »
Croup
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
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