Croup
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Croup refers to an infection of the upper airway, which obstructs breathing and causes a characteristic barking cough. The cough and other symptoms of croup are the result of swelling around the vocal cords (larynx), windpipe (trachea) and bronchial tubes (bronchi). When a cough forces air through this narrowed passage, the swollen vocal cords produce a noise similar to a seal barking. Likewise, taking a breath often produces a high-pitched whistling sound (stridor). Croup typically occurs in younger children. Croup usually isn't serious and most cases can be treated at home.
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This video explains croup, an upper airway infection that obstructs breathing and causes a characteristic barking cough. It describes how swelling around the larynx, trachea and bronchi produces the barking sound and a high-pitched whistling sound on breathing in, and notes that croup typically occurs in younger children.
Key points
- Explains croup as an infection of the upper airway
- Describes swelling around the vocal cords, windpipe and bronchial tubes
- Covers the barking cough and stridor sounds
- Notes that croup typically occurs in younger children
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This video presents “Croup” — Croup refers to an infection of the upper airway, which obstructs breathing and causes a characteristic barking cough. The cough and other symptoms of croup are the result of swelling around the vocal cords (larynx), windpipe (trachea). Whether you are preparing for a procedure, studying the technique, or learning how a condition is assessed, the recording shows the process as it is performed in practice.
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