📋Overview
Croup is an acute respiratory condition primarily affecting young children, characterized by inflammation and swelling of the upper airway, especially the larynx and trachea. It is also known as laryngotracheobronchitis. The term 'croup' is still widely used and refers to this clinical syndrome rather than a single specific pathogen. The condition leads to a distinctive barking cough and varying degrees of airway obstruction.
Medical codes (for reference)
UMLS CUI: C0010380ICD-10-CM
J05.0
MeSH
D003440
SNOMED CT (US)
71186008
Codes are provided for reference and interoperability. They are not a diagnosis.
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