Croup physical examination

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Physical Examination

Appearance of the Patient

• Croup patients are usually ill-appearing, similarly to common cold patients.
• Croup patients can appear lethargic.

Lungs

• Inspiratory stridor is characteristic of croup patients.
• Expiratory wheezing may be present in more severe croup cases.
• Suprasternal and intercostal indrawing may be present in croup cases.
• Sternal wall retractions may be visibly marked in severe croup cases.
• Desynchronized chest and abdominal wall expansion may be present is severe croup cases.

Vital Signs

• Low-grade fever may be present in croup patients.

Skin

• Cyanosis may be present in more severe cases of croup.