Croup is a viral illness that the whole family can get, but it typically occurs in younger children. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Robert Jacobson, a pediatrician, explains what parents can do if their child develops croup. https://mayocl.in/2LrP38Z | Mayo Clinic

Croup at a glance 👶🫁 A quick refresher on one of the most common pediatric respiratory conditions. 🔹 Viral cause (often parainfluenza) 🔹 Barking cough, stridor, hoarseness 🔹 Mild cases = home care 🔹 Severe = dexamethasone, nebulized epi, oxygen Stay sharp on the signs, symptoms, and when to escalate. #pediatricnursing #croup #nurselife❤️ #nursetips #clinicalskills #nursingeducation #Pediatrics #nursingmadesimple #nursingschoolhelp #nursingstudynotes #rn #lpn #atiteas #NCLEX | QLexNursing

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