Croup Flashcards
1
Q
What does croup affect?
A
The larynx, trachea and bronchi
2
Q
What are the main symptoms of croup?
A
Stridor and barking cough
3
Q
What is the pathophysiology of croup?
A
Viruses invade the laryngeal mucosa leading to inflammation
This narrows the subglottic region causing the stridor and hypoxia,
4
Q
What is the cause of aetiology?
A
Mycoplasma pneumonie
Parainfluenza - 75% of all cases
RNA
RSV
5
Q
What is the epidemiology of croup?
A
Most common between 6months and 3 year olds
Uncommon after age 6
Affects boys more than girls
6
Q
When do hospital admissions for croup peak?
A
Late autumn ( September - December )
7
Q
What is the symptom severity score of croup called?
A
Westley croup score
8
Q
What are the different headings of the Wesley croup score?
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