Croup

"Croup" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus, MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure, which enables searching at various levels of specificity.

MeSH information

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Inflammation involving the GLOTTIS or VOCAL CORDS and the subglottic larynx. Croup is characterized by a barking cough, HOARSENESS, and persistent inspiratory STRIDOR (a high-pitched breathing sound). It occurs chiefly in infants and children.

Descriptor ID	D003440
MeSH Number(s)	C08.360.535.365 C09.400.535.365
Concept/Terms	Croup Croup Viral Croup Viral Croup Croup, Viral Postintubation Croup Postintubation Croup Croup, Postintubation Spasmodic Croup Spasmodic Croup Croup, Spasmodic

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Diseases [C]
Respiratory Tract Diseases [C08]
Laryngeal Diseases [C08.360]
Laryngitis [C08.360.535]
Croup [C08.360.535.365]
Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases [C09]
Laryngeal Diseases [C09.400]
Laryngitis [C09.400.535]
Croup [C09.400.535.365]

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