Croup

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This page is about clinical aspects of the disease.  For microbiologic aspects of the causative organism(s), see Human parainfluenza virus.

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Luke Rusowicz-Orazem, B.S.

Synonyms and keywords: Tracheolaryngobronchitis; laryngotracheobronchitis; laryngo-tracheo-bronchitis; croup syndrome; barking cough; acute laryngotracheitis

Diagnosis

History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | X Ray | Other Diagnostic Studies

Treatment

Medical Therapy | Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies

Case Studies

Case #1