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acute laryngotracheobronchitis |
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acute laryngotracheobronchitis.
See croup. Patient discussion about acute laryngotracheobronchitis. Q. Is this croup? My one year old son has a terrible cough. Each time he coughs its load and long. I am very worried. Is this croup and if so how is it treated? A. It could be croup but only a doctor can tell you for sure. Croup is characterized by a loud cough that may sound like the barking of a seal and may be accompanied by fast or difficult breathing and sometimes a grunting noise or wheezing while breathing. At first the child may have cold symptoms like a stuffy or runny nose for a few days and may also have fever. As the upper airway becomes progressively inflamed and swollen, the child may become hoarse, with a harsh, barking cough. Breathing in moist air seems to relieve many of the symptoms. Doctors will also sometimes treat with steroids, which helps with the airway swelling. Read more or ask a question about acute laryngotracheobronchitisAnother way to treat it is to try running a hot shower to create a steam-filled bathroom where you can sit with your child for 10 minutes. Sometimes, during cooler months, taking your child outside for a few minutes can help break the attack because the cool air can shrink the swollen tissues lining the airway. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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