What is croup (laryngotracheobronchitis)?

Croup, also known as laryngotracheobronchitis, is a viral infection of the upper respiratory tract that causes varying degrees of airway obstruction. Common symptoms include a bark-like cough, inspiratory stridor, and hoarseness.

How do members experience croup (laryngotracheobronchitis)?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with croup (laryngotracheobronchitis)*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for croup (laryngotracheobronchitis)*

Who has croup (laryngotracheobronchitis) on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 0
30s 1
40s 1
50s 0
60s 2
70+ 0

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 2
Female 4