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The assessment and management of croup.

Abstract
The treatment of croup has changed considerably over the last 25 years with the liberalisation of the use of systemic corticosteroids for mild to moderate croup. The administration of corticosteroids in croup has reduced the severity of the condition, dramatically reduced the need for endotracheal intubation, shortened the duration of intubation, reduced the length of hospital stay, reduced the need for hospital admission and reduced daycare/preschool absenteeism and improved sleep in milder cases. Despite studies showing the efficacy of nebulised and intramuscular corticosteroids, the use of oral corticosteroids remains the recommended option in most, if not all, cases of croup presenting for medical assessment.
AuthorsDominic A Fitzgerald
JournalPaediatric respiratory reviews (Paediatr Respir Rev) Vol. 7 Issue 1 Pg. 73-81 (Mar 2006) ISSN: 1526-0542 [Print] England
PMID16473821 (Publication Type: Journal Article)
Topics
  • Child, Preschool
  • Croup (diagnosis, therapy, virology)
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Humans
  • Infant

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