Question 1

44 yo fem- kids  mild croup; chest burn & chills 103 last nt & down am but 102.8 today. hurts 2 brthe rt side & costo. light disch; more dry. c doc?

Accepted Answer

You should: definitely see a doctor. This may just be a virus, but you could have pneumonia or bronchitis. Listening to your chest and/or a chest x-ray would be the way to tell.

Question 2

what sort of disease is croup?

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Barking Cough: Croup is usually caused by parainfluenza virus. Vocal cords get inflamed. Cough described as a seal barking.  Sometimes fevers accompany croup.  Cool air or shower steam can help cords feel more comfy.  For more severe cases, your doctor may provide antiinflammatory like Dexamethasone (steroid).

Question 3

what are the signs of croup in a child?

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Barking cough: A barking cough that is much worse at night, relieved by steam or cold air; low grade fevers.

Question 4

how contagious is croup?

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LIke a common cold: Croup is caused by a virus and is contagious. To put it in perspective, it is as contagious as a common cold.  Good hand washing with soap and water or with hand-gel will decrease the risk of transmission.

Question 5

what pathogen causes croup in humans?

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Viruses: Paraifluenza virus is the most common etiology, but other viruses (and other causes) can also lead to croup.

Question 6

bromfed (brompheniramine) for croup?

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No: Cough medicines are generally not helpful for croup.

Question 7

how long is croup contagious after steroid?

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No: Steroid administration does not affect the transmission of croup.  Steroids are administered to reduce difficulty breathing associated with croup.  They reduce airway swelling caused by edema.

Question 8

how effective are steroids for treating croup?

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Croup and steroids: Oral steroids can be very helpful in reducing the severity of upper airway edema associated with croup, but is generally reserved for those children who have severe symptoms such as stridor at rest.  Steroids treat symptoms, not the cause, and should be used sparingly in growing children.

Question 9

how effective is budesonide for treating croup?

Accepted Answer

Mgt: This medication can be used to treat inflammation in the airway. Other treatments include cool air mist. Usually croup is a mild self limited illness.

Question 10

what cough medicine should i give my son for croup?

Accepted Answer

See below:: The current cornerstones of treatment in the urgent care clinics or emergency departments are corticosteroids and nebulized epinephrine; steroids have proven beneficial in severe, moderate, and even mild croup. In the straightforward cases of croup, antibiotics are not prescribed, as the primary cause is viral. Of note: little evidence supports the clinical efficacy of cool mist.

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