Tracheitis history and symptoms

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History and Symptoms

• Increasing deep or barking croup cough following a previous upper respiratory infection
• Crowing sound when the child inhales (inspiratory stridor)
• 'Scratchy' feeling in the throat
• Hoarseness
• Shortness of breath
• Mild dysphagia
• Fever
• Intercostal retractions (the muscles between the ribs pull in as the child attempts to breathe)