croup

• El crup es una infección respiratoria que afecta principalmente a niños pequeños, caracterizada por tos perruna o metálica y dificultad respiratoria debida a la inflamación de la laringe y la tráquea.

A medical condition, primarily affecting young children, characterized by a harsh, barking cough and difficulty breathing due to inflammation of the larynx and trachea.

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1. Respiratory conditionB2formalmedical

   A childhood illness causing a barking cough and difficulty breathing due to inflammation of the larynx and trachea.

   Crup

   • The toddler was diagnosed with croup after developing a harsh cough.
   • Croup often worsens at night and can be frightening for parents.
   • Doctors may prescribe steroids to reduce swelling in severe croup cases.

   Sinónimoslaryngotracheobronchitis