🫁 CROUP 🧠 Follow @nursewellversed for visual nursing education Croup is a viral respiratory infection that causes inflammation of the larynx, trachea, and bronchi, leading to airway narrowing. Most common cause: Parainfluenza virus Risk factors: * Ages 3 months – 6 years * Family history of croup * More common in fall & winter Early signs: * Flu-like symptoms (low-grade fever, runny nose, congestion) Can progress to: * Inspiratory stridor (airway inflammation) * Hoarseness, seal bark cough (hi