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Descriptor English:
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Croup
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Descriptor Spanish:
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crup
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Descriptor Portuguese:
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Crupe
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Synonyms English:
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Croup, Postintubation
Croup, Spasmodic
Croup, Viral
Postintubation Croup
Spasmodic Croup
Viral Croup
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Tree Number:
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C08.360.535.365
C09.400.535.365
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Definition English:
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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. |
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History Note English:
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91(75); was see under LARYNGITIS 1975-90
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Allowable Qualifiers English:
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Record Number:
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27979
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Unique Identifier:
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D003440
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Occurrence in VHL:
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Similar:
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DeCS
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