title: Croup.
abstract: Croup is an upper respiratory tract infection and is a common cause of hospital admission for children aged six months to three years. It is defined as inflammation and narrowing of the upper airway which results in hoarseness, cough and inspiratory stridor. Continual assessment for early detection of a deterioration in the child's condition is essential.
authors.affiliation: Colchester General Hospital, Colchester, Essex.
authors.forename: Terri
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Chandler
mesh_terms: D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002648:Child; D003440:Croup / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005190:Family / Q000523:psychology; D006801:Humans; D006813:Humidity; D007249:Inflammation; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D010343:Patient Admission / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D010371:Pediatric Nursing / Q000379:methods; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D012944:Social Support; D013256:Steroids
chemical_list: D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D013256:Steroids