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Croup

Croup symptoms include difficulty breathing, a barking cough, and a hoarse voice. Children are at the highest risk. Learn more about croup.

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Definition

Croup symptoms include difficulty breathing, a barking cough, and a hoarse voice. Children are at the highest risk. Learn more about croup.

Concept record

Canonical title
Croup
Alphabetical key
C
Category
Educational Resource
Content type
Topic Overview
Other names, clinical names and abbreviations
Spasmodic croup, Viral croup
Article status
Medical Encyclopedia Index Entry — full article under review.

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