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croup
n.
inflammation of the larynx and trachea (often occurring in infants and young children); rump of a horse or other four-legged animal
Croup
Croup is a type of
respiratory infection that is usually caused by a
virus. The infection leads to swelling inside the
wind pipe, which interferes with normal breathing and produces the classic symptoms of "barking"
cough,
stridor, and a
hoarse voice.
Fever and runny nose may also be present. These symptoms may be mild, moderate, or severe. Often it starts or is worse at night. It normally lasts one to two days.
croup
Noun
1. a disease of infants and young children; harsh coughing and hoarseness and fever and difficult breathing
(synonym) spasmodic laryngitis
(hypernym) angina
2. the part of a quadruped that corresponds to the human buttocks
(synonym) hindquarters, croupe, rump
(hypernym) body part
(hyponym) haunch
(part-holonym) quadruped
Croup
(n.)
The hinder part or buttocks of certain quadrupeds, especially of a horse; hence, the place behind the saddle.
(n.)
An inflammatory affection of the larynx or trachea, accompanied by a hoarse, ringing cough and stridulous, difficult breathing; esp., such an affection when associated with the development of a false membrane in the air passages (also called membranous croup). See False croup, under False, and Diphtheria.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), edited by Noah Porter.
About
Croup
An infection of the larynx, trachea, and the bronchial tubes, mainly in children. Caused usually by viruses, less often by bacteria. Symptoms include a cough that sounds like a barking seal and a harsh crowing sound during inhaling. Treatment can include moist air, salt water nose drops, decongestants and cough suppressants, pain medication, fluids, and occasionally antibiotics. The major concern in croup is breathing difficulty as the air passages narrow. Close monitoring of the breathing of a child with croup is important, especially at night. While most children recover from croup without hospitalization, some children can develop life-threatening breathing difficulties. Therefore, close contact with the doctor during this illness is important.
