Croup
MESHD003440
Inflammation involving the GLOTTIS or VOCAL CORDS and the subglottic larynx. Croup is characterized by a barking cough, HOARSENESS, and persistent inspiratory STRIDOR (a high-pitched breathing sound). It occurs chiefly in infants and children.
Synonyms
- Viral Croup
- Croup, Viral
- Spasmodic Croup
- Croup, Spasmodic
- Postintubation Croup
- Croup, Postintubation
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