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Croup
Croup is a condition that can be caused by either virus or bacteria. It triggers swelling in the throat. The swelling triggers a barking cough, sometimes compared to the sounds a seal makes.
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When the symptoms appear to be severe, or the history suggests it, x rays may be taken to rule out epiglottitis (infection of the epiglottis) or aspiration of a foreign body
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.
Can you get diarrhea when you have the croup?
Croup primarily affects the respiratory system, leading to symptoms like a barking cough and difficulty breathing, but it typically does not cause diarrhea. However, some children may experience gastrointestinal symptoms, including diarrhea, due to viral infections that can also cause croup. If diarrhea occurs alongside croup, it may be due to a separate viral illness rather than the croup itself. Always consult a healthcare professional for accurate diagnosis and guidance.
Croup, also known as laryngotracheobronchitis, is a type of respiratory infection that is usually caused by a virus. The infection leads to swelling inside the trachea, which interferes with normal breathing and produces the classic symptoms of "barking" cough, stridor, and a hoarse voice.
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.
A Croup cough sounds an awful like a seal bark. It has a high pitched sound to it.
The spelling "croup" is a barking cough often caused by laryngotracheobronchitis, infections of the upper airway.
Anyone with an inflamed larynx (voice box). You should rest your voice; do not speak if you can help it, but don't whisper because that'll actually irritate your vocal cords more. If you only have laryngitis, you probably don't need bed rest, but if you try to continue your activities and find you actually feel terrible, heed your body and rest! Stay hydrated. Fluids are definitely important. Don't drink anything that irritates the throat! If you have the type of laryngitis that comes from another illness, such as influenza (the flu), bronchitis, pneumonia, or strep throat, you should not only be on bed rest but under a physician's care. If you have a bacterial infection you probably need an antibiotic, but viral infections are not treatable that way.
If you have the type of simple laryngitis that comes from overuse of your voice, resting your voice and sucking on cough drops or hard candies or even Sucrets (but read the label first!) will help, plus things like popsicles and ice cream. But one caveat: if you suddenly find you are having severe difficulty getting your breath in, and have to struggle to get enough air, go to your nearest hospital ED, because, though extremely rare, that condition would be a life-threatening emergency. Very rarely, the laryngeal tissues can swell sufficiently to block the windpipe, or, even more rarely, the epiglottis (located just above the larynx), will become inflamed too and block the breathing passage (windpipe, trachea). If you suffer from asthma or have a very narrow windpipe, this can complicate things. Take care of yourself and you'll soon be well.
Should you be around someone that is sick in bed when you have croup?
yes it is contegues virus becteria both involved
