With > 1 million cases in India, croup (laryngotracheitis) is a respiratory illness typically occurring among children of 6 months to 3 years of age. Although there is no definitive treatment, pharmacotherapy, respiratory support and the maintenance of hydration are the mainstay treatment approaches. This article describes the detailed management protocol for mild, moderate and severe croup patients. Croup is caused by parainfluenza or influenza virus and mainly characterized by inspiratory stridor, barking cough, and hoarseness.
Most children develop a mild (100.4 °F or 38 °C) to very high fever (104 °F or 40.5 °C). Management Of Croup Pharmacotherapy is intended to decrease airway edema and supportive care involves respiratory support and the maintenance of hydration. Use of Corticosteroids and nebulized epinephrine is supported by substantial clinical evidence. Treatment Of Mild…
