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Croup Learning Center
Symptoms could include:
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Croupy Breathing
- Hoarseness
- Sore Throat
- Runny Nose
- Shortness of Breath
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Croup features a cough that sounds like a seal barking. Most children have what appears to be a mild cold for several days before the barking cough becomes evident. As the cough gets more frequent, the child may have labored breathing or stridor (...
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Owing to an upper respiratory viral infection, the larynx and trachea may become inflamed or swollen. The hallmark sign of croup is a harsh, barking cough. This cough may be preceded by one to three days of symptoms that resemble a slight cold. A ...
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Croup is most commonly brought on by a viral infection. The parainfluenza viruses (types 1, 2, and 3) are the most frequent causes of croup, accounting for approximately 75 percent of all cases diagnosed. Human parainfluenza virus 1 (HPIV-1) is th...
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Hoarseness is having difficulty producing sound when trying to speak, or a change in the pitch or quality of the voice. The voice may sound weak, very breathy, scratchy, or husky.
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A voice disorder is an abnormality of one or more of the three characteristics of voice: pitch, intensity (loudness), and quality (resonance).
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A sore throat is discomfort, pain, or scratchiness in the throat. A sore throat often makes it painful to swallow.
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Sore throat is an upper respiratory infection that may be caused by inflammation of the pharynx, larynx, or tonsils. Thus, it is a symptom of many conditions, but most often is associated with common cold or influenza . Sore throat may be caused b...
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Sore throat, also called pharyngitis, is a painful inflammation of the mucous membranes lining the pharynx. It is a symptom of many conditions, but most often is associated with colds or influenza . Sore throat may be caused by either viral or bac...
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Sore throat is a painful inflammation of the mucous membranes lining the pharynx.
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Sore throat, also called pharyngitis, is a painful inflammation of the back of the throat. It is a symptom of many conditions, but most often is associated with colds or influenza . Sore throat may be caused by either viral or bacterial infections...
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Allergic rhinitis is a collection of symptoms, mostly in the nose and eyes, which occur when you breathe in something you are allergic to, such as dust, dander, or pollen. This article focuses on allergic rhinitis due to outdoor triggers, such as ...
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Allergic rhinitis , more commonly referred to as hay fever , is an inflammation of the nasal passages caused by allergic reaction to airborne substances.
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Rhinitis is inflammation of the mucous lining of the nose.
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Rhinitis is inflammation of the mucous lining of the nose.
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Rhinitis is inflammation of the mucous lining of the nose.
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Allergic rhinitis , more commonly referred to as hay fever, is an inflammation of the nasal passages caused by allergic reaction to airborne substances.
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Breathing difficulty involves a sensation of difficult or uncomfortable breathing or a feeling of not getting enough air. See also: Difficulty breathing - first aid
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Shortness of breath, or dyspnea, is a feeling of difficult or labored breathing that is out of proportion to the patient's level of physical activity. It is a symptom of a variety of different diseases or disorders and may be either acute or chronic.
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