Croup

Question 1

Normal age range affected by croup

Answer 1

6m-6y

Question 2

What is croup?

Answer 2

URTI causing oedema in the larynx

Question 3

Common causes of croup

Answer 3

Parainfluenza virus
Influenza
RSV

Question 4

Presentation of croup

Answer 4

Increased WOB
Barking cough
Stridor
Low grade fever
Hoarse voice

Question 5

Management of croup

Answer 5

Oral dexamethasone (150 micrograms/kg)

Stepwise options:

• Oral dexamethasone
• Oxygen
• Neb Budesonide
• Neb Adrenaline
• Intubation and ventilation