Croup

Question 1

what is croup

Answer 1

upper resp tract infection causing oedema in larynx

Question 2

causes of croup

Answer 2

viral
parainfluenza
others; influenza, adenovirus, rsv

Question 3

presentation of croup

Answer 3

• Increased work of breathing
  
  • ‘Barking’ cough, occurring in clusters of coughing episodes
  • Hoarse voice
  • Stridor
    Low grade fever

Question 4

investiagtions of crup

Answer 4

usually clinically diagnosed

Question 5

management of croup

Answer 5

usually self limitting
single dose of corticosteroid- dexamethssone

Question 6

moderate- severe croup manageemnt

Answer 6

1. Oral dexamethasone - if too unwell to receive oral medication can give IM dexamethasone or nebulised budesonide
   2. Oxygen
   3. Nebulised adrenaline
   Intubation and ventilation

Question 7

what is RSV

Answer 7

virus which leads to a resp infection

Question 8

symptoms of RSV

Answer 8

○ Mild cold-like symptoms (runny nose, cough, sneezing, fever)
○ Wheezing and difficulty breathing in severe cases
Can cause bronchiolitis or pneumonia in infants

Question 9

when is RSV common

Answer 9

winter and early spring

Question 10

treatment of RSV

Answer 10

Supportive care (oxygen, fluids, nasal suctioning); severe cases may require hospitalization.

Question 11

age range between rsv and croup

Answer 11

croup = 6 months -3 years
rsv = infants and young kids