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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.

Future or Investigational Therapies

Heliox

• Helium and oxygen combined into "heliox" breathing gas can be used to alleviate croup symptoms by reducing upper airway obstruction.
  • Upper airway resistance to gas flow is reduced to relieve respiratory distress.
• There is evidence that heliox is as effective