Croup
Synonyms
Croup, Postintubation
Croup, Spasmodic
Croup, Viral
Postintubation Croup
Spasmodic Croup
Viral Croup
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.