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1
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What is croup?

A

A viral infection of the bronchi, trachea and larynx

Generally Human Parainfluenza Virus Type 1

2
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How does croup present?

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  • Barking Cough (“sea Lion”)
  • Stridor (Harsh high pitched inspiratory sound)
  • Hoarseness
  • Dyspnoea
    Lasts ~2 days but can be up to 2 weeks
3
Q

How do we treat Croup?

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Normally Self-Limiting
But if severe use oral CCS [prednisalone or Dexamethasone]
May need O2 or Adrenaline if cant breathe

4
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How do we differentiate between croup & epiglottitis?

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Croup:
Common - Gradual Onset - Look fairly well - Can still swallow - Barking Cough - Dyspnoea worst nocturnally

Epiglottitis:
Rare - Rapid Onset - Look very visibly ill - Dysphagia - less cough but drools - Dyspnoea better when leanin forward