pediatrics
Croup
Introduction
Croup is acute inflammation of the upper and lower respiratory tracts most commonly caused by Parainfluenza Virus Infections . It is characterized by a brassy, barking cough and inspiratory stridor. Diagnosis is usually obvious clinically but can be made by anteroposterior neck x-ray. Treatment is antipyretics, hydration, nebulized racemic Croup affects mainly children aged 6 months to 3 years. 