Croup. A common cause of airway obstruction in children.
Although viral croup is usually a self-limiting disease, its signs and symptoms are distressing enough to make parents seek immediate medical advice. This is fortunate because a much more serious disorder may be present. Indeed, morbidity requiring hospitalization may occur, as may a true emergency. Drs Thomsen and Edmonds discuss the epidemiology and current management of croup and related conditions.
Thomsen
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Pediatric Ear, Nose & Throat of Atlanta, GA 30342.
Edmonds
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D000402:Airway Obstruction / Q000209:etiology; D002648:Child; D003440:Croup / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004826:Epiglottitis / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D014136:Tracheitis / Q000175:diagnosis