Croup vs Epiglottis

Question 1

Croup (LTB)

Answer 1

• Parainfluenza Virus - Type 1 or RSV
• Brassy or Barking, Child’s voice is hoarse, Stridor
• WBC normal
• CXR - Steeple Sign,
• PFT Obstruction
• Cool Mist, O2, Racemic, Steroids

Question 2

Epiglottis

Answer 2

• Bacterial Infection - H. influenza type B
• Children 2-6 - boys more com
• Rapid onset
• Drooling
• Lateral CXR- Thumb sign