Cause Of Croup
Health Encyclopedia: 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.
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Health Guide
Tracheitis
...usually has a high fever and looks very ill. The cough is deep and is similar to that caused by croup, but the usual croup treatments do not make the child's breathing easier. Breathing... Read more »Croup
Viral croup; Laryngotracheobronchitis - acute; Spasmodic croup Symptoms Croup features a cough that sounds like a seal barking. Most children have what appears... Read more »Intercostal retractions
...cause restriction of the airway will cause intercostal retraction. Common Causes Croup Pneumonia Bronchiolitis Foreign body in the... Read more »Croup
Viral croup; Laryngotracheobronchitis - acute; Spasmodic croup Treatment Most cases of croup can be safely managed at home, but call your health care provider... Read more »Nasal flaring
... Common Causes Airway obstruction (any cause) Bronchiolitis Croup Asthma ( acute ) Acute epiglottitis Transient tachypnea... Read more »Related News
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