Croup
"Croup" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
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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.
| Descriptor ID |
D003440
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| MeSH Number(s) |
C08.360.535.365 C09.400.535.365
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Croup" by people in Profiles.
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Schweich PJ, Smith KM, Dowd MD, Walkley EI. Pediatric emergency medicine practice patterns: a comparison of pediatric and general emergency physicians. Pediatr Emerg Care. 1998 Apr; 14(2):89-94.
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Dowd MD, Striegel PG, Steward D. Case records of the Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center: a nine year old with a sore throat and anxiety regarding his breathing. Pediatr Emerg Care. 1997 Feb; 13(1):57-60.