Question
False regarding croup is ‑
| A. |
Disease include epiglottis, laryngitis, tracheobronchitis |
| B. |
Brassy cough is the main presenting feature |
| C. |
Causes upper airway obstruction |
| D. |
All of above |
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Correct Answer » A Explanation |
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- Croup most commonly refers to viral laryngotracheitis (laryngotracheobronchitis).
- Although older literature sometimes grouped several causes of upper airway obstruction under the term “croup syndrome,” acute epiglottitis is now considered a distinct clinical entity and is not classified as croup.
- Therefore, the statement that croup includes epiglottitis is false.
Why Other Options are Correct
B. Brassy (barking) cough is the main presenting feature
- The characteristic symptom of viral croup is a barking (“seal-like” or brassy) cough, often associated with inspiratory stridor and hoarseness.
C. Causes upper airway obstruction
- Croup causes inflammation and edema of the subglottic region, leading to upper airway obstruction.