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Croup is usually due to a viral infection..
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 12y agoNo. It is a reaction to a viral infection.
Allergic rhinitis is an allergic reaction to airborne allergens.
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Is croup is an allergic reaction to airborne allergens?
False. Croup is an acute respiratory syndrome in children and infants characterized by obstruction of the larynx, hoarseness, and a barking cough.
Is croup caused by a virus or bacteria?
Croup is a most commonly caused by viruses but it could be due to other causes as well, such as bateria, allergens and inhaled irritants.
Is croup an infection or disease?
Croup (barking cough, usually in little kids) is a reaction of the airways- specifically the upper airways- to a virus. It is not a disease itself. The virus that causes croup is contageous, but a person not susceptible to the airway changes may not develop croup even if infected by the virus.
Can you get Croup?
croup again laryngitis due to bacteria .
Can croup turn into rsv?
croup cause rsv
What two oceans touch the continent of croup?
There is no such continent as "croup".
Which upper respiratory disorder does strider occur?
Croup
What kind of pathogen is Croup?
viral a bacteria cause croup in child
What is a sentence with the word croup in it?
Croup (or laryngotracheobronchitis) is a respiratory condition that is usually triggered by an acute viral infection of the upper airway.A sentence with croup would be: John hasn't been to school lately because he has croup.
What are some of the causes for the condition known as Croup?
Croup is a respiratory condition that often occurs in children and infants. The most frequent cause of Croup is parainfluenza virus, if your child has Croup you should consult with their doctor as soon as possible.
Is the croup a permanent illness?
The croup is not a permanent illness. Sometimes, however, children may get repeated episodes of the croup before they come down with a cold. Children do outgrow the croup, although sometimes they grow into having asthma instead.
What is the use of aerosol croup tents?
aerosol croup tents infants chest problem
