Croup D003440

Diseases [C] » Respiratory Tract Diseases [C08] » Laryngeal Diseases » Laryngitis » Croup

Diseases [C] » Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases [C09] » Laryngeal Diseases » Laryngitis » Croup

Description

Inflammation involving the GLOTTIS or VOCAL CORDS and the subglottic larynx. Croup is characterized by a barking cough, HOARSENESS, and persistent inspiratory STRIDOR (a high-pitched breathing sound). It occurs chiefly in infants and children.   MeSH

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