Croup

Information - Stridor

Stridor: A Complication of Croup

  • Stridor is a harsh, raspy sound heard with breathing in
  • Loud or continuous stridor means severe croup
  • All stridor needs to be treated with warm mist
  • See FIRST AID for treatment recommendations

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