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Croup history and symptoms

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Luke Rusowicz-Orazem, B.S.

Overview

Symptoms of croup include: barking cough, stridor, hoarseness, difficulty breathing, and common cold symptoms. Family history of history of croup in the patient can help determine and differentiate a croup diagnosis.

History

Family history of croup in the patient can help determine and differentiate a croup diagnosis.[1]

Symptoms

References

  1. Cohen B, Dunt D (1988). “Recurrent and non-recurrent croup: an epidemiological study”. Aust Paediatr J. 24 (6): 339–42. PMID 3266553.
  2. Cherry, James D. (2008). “Croup”. New England Journal of Medicine. 358 (4): 384–391. doi:10.1056/NEJMcp072022. ISSN 0028-4793.

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