CROUP is also known as ACUTE LARYNGO-TRACHEO-BRONCHITIS or LTBIt is the MOST COMMON CAUSE of infectious respiratory obstruction in children.
CROUP is also known as ACUTE LARYNGO-TRACHEO-BRONCHITIS or LTBIt is the MOST COMMON CAUSE of infectious respiratory obstruction in children.
RISK FACTORS for Croup-- Affects usually children between 3 months and 5 years of age.- It can be complicated by bacterial infection.
RISK FACTORS for Croup-- Affects usually children between 3 months and 5 years of age.- It can be complicated by bacterial infection.
PATHOLOGY OF CROUP-– The swelling of loose tissue just below the vocal cords (Subglottic region) causes - AIRWAY OBSTRUCTION and BREATHLESSNESS
PATHOLOGY OF CROUP-– The swelling of loose tissue just below the vocal cords (Subglottic region) causes - AIRWAY OBSTRUCTION and BREATHLESSNESS
CLINICAL FEATURES of CROUP-1. The disease begins with symptoms of anupper respiratory infection such as -LOW-GRADE FEVER, COLD, and COUGH.
CLINICAL FEATURES of CROUP-1. The disease begins with symptoms of anupper respiratory infection such as -LOW-GRADE FEVER, COLD, and COUGH.
Clinical Features of CROUP-
2. After several days of cold symptoms child develops -
HOARSENESS,
and a classic
BRASSY and BARKING CROUPY COUGH.
Clinical Features of CROUP-
2. After several days of cold symptoms child develops -
HOARSENESS,
and a classic
BRASSY and BARKING CROUPY COUGH.
Clinical Features of CROUP-3. Intermittent inspiratory stridor becomes continuous stridor.(STRIDOR means a harsh vibrating noise when breathing)
Clinical Features of CROUP-3. Intermittent inspiratory stridor becomes continuous stridor.(STRIDOR means a harsh vibrating noise when breathing)
Clinical Features of CROUP-4. Signs of upper airway obstruction, such as -NASAL FLARING, and CHEST INDRAWING WHILE BREATHING may start appearing.
Clinical Features of CROUP-4. Signs of upper airway obstruction, such as -NASAL FLARING, and CHEST INDRAWING WHILE BREATHING may start appearing.
Clinical Features of CROUP-5. Stridor and dyspnea may lead to ICU admission.
(Dyspnea means SHORTNESS OF BREATH or AIR HUNGER)
Clinical Features of CROUP-5. Stridor and dyspnea may lead to ICU admission.
(Dyspnea means SHORTNESS OF BREATH or AIR HUNGER)
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