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Long word. what is acute laryngotracheobronchitis?
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Croup: Acute laryngotracheobronchitis, or croup, is an inflammatory condition of the upper airway, beginning just above the adam's apple and possibly extending down the trachea into the first set of bronchi. It is mostly caused by viral infections such as rsv, in young babies and children, but can affect adults too.
Answered 12/9/2013
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Crouop: Another name for croup is laryngotracheobronchitis, Viral inflammation of airway. Most commonly involves portion of larynx and trachea just beneath vocal cords. Rarely can involve distal trachea and bronchi.
Answered 5/23/2016
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