Croup

📋Overview

Croup, medically known as laryngotracheobronchitis, is an acute respiratory syndrome that involves swelling of the larynx and trachea. This inflammation can narrow the airway, leading to clinical symptoms often observed in infants and young children.

The condition is defined by its clinical presentation, which frequently includes varying levels of respiratory obstruction. It is understood as a clinical syndrome caused by various factors rather than a single specific disease agent.