Croup

Question 1

What is the main cause of croup?

Answer 1

Parainfluenza virus

Question 2

Main features of Croup (3)

Answer 2

1. Stridor
2. Barking cough
3. Fever

Question 3

Management of Croup

Answer 3

1. Oral Dexomethasone or Prednisolone

2. Nebulised steroid - bundesonide

Question 4

Emergency treatment of Croup

Answer 4

1. High flow oxygen

2. Nebulised adrenaline

Question 5

What age does croup appear?

Answer 5

6 months to 6 years

Question 6

What is croup also known as?

Answer 6

Laryngeotracheobronchitis