croup Flashcards
1
Q
what is croup?
A
paediatric upper respiratory tract infection which obstructs breathing
2
Q
what causes croup?
A
viral laryngotracheobronchitis
3
Q
how does croup present?
A
upper respiratory tract obstruction (stridor) and barking cough
4
Q
what is the treatment?
A
no treatment, it usually goes away by itself in 48 hours
