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Croup - Coggle Diagram
Croup
Symptoms
Difficulty breathing stridor
Fever
Hoarseness
Sore throat
Barking cough
Risk factors
Seasonality (Autumn and winter
Secondhand smoking
Age (6 months to 3 years old)
Treatment
Acetaminophen and Ibuprofen
Severe cases (epinephrine and corticosteroids)
Humidified air
Prevention
Avoid Secondhand smoking
Good hand hygiene
Vaccination against influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
Complications
Respiratory failure
Respiratory distress
Diagnosis
Physical examination and Laryngoscopy
Chest X-Ray
Causes
Viral infections (parainfluenza)