title: A child with nocturnal croup.
abstract: The domiciliary management of a four-year-old with suspected croup is difficult. The differential diagnosis ranges from relatively benign viral illnesses to acute epiglottitis and even diphtheria. Complete obstruction can occur with little warning, and the social situation may further complicate arrangements. As it is not possible to admit every patient with such symptoms, clinical judgement is vitally important.
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Wheeler
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Whiteside
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Hull
mesh_terms: D002675:Child, Preschool; D003440:Croup / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D005260:Female; D006699:Home Care Services; D006801:Humans; D007827:Laryngitis / Q000628:therapy*