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  • Inspiratory stridor is characteristic of croup patients.[3]
  • Expiratory wheezing may be present in more severe croup cases.[3]
  • Suprasternal and intercostal indrawing may be present in croup cases.[2]
  • Sternal wall retractions may be visibly marked in severe croup cases.[2]
  • Desynchronized chest and abdominal wall expansion may be present is severe croup cases.[2]

Vital Signs

  • Low-grade fever may be present in croup patients.[1]

Skin

  • Cyanosis may be present in more severe cases of croup.[3]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Rajapaksa S, Starr M (2010). "Croup - assessment and management". Aust Fam Physician. 39 (5): 280–2. PMID 20485713.
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Johnson D (2009). "Croup". BMJ Clin Evid. 2009. PMC 2907784. PMID 19445760.
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 Cherry, James D. (2008). "Croup". New England Journal of Medicine. 358 (4): 384–391. doi:10.1056/NEJMcp072022. ISSN 0028-4793.