Croup as a Manifestation of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron Variant Infection in Young Children
Youn Young Choi, You Sun Kim, Seong Yong Lee, Jiwoo Sim, Young June Choe, Mi Seon Han
Abstract
< 0.001). With the immediate administration of corticosteroids and epinephrine via nebulizer, the symptoms improved rapidly. During the current omicron surge, careful monitoring of the symptoms of croup in young children is needed for the diagnosis of COVID-19 and its timely management.
Topics & Concepts
CroupMedicineBronchiolitisStridorRespiratory distressPediatricsCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)NebulizerRespiratory soundsMethylprednisoloneAnesthesiaRespiratory systemAsthmaDiseaseInternal medicineAirwayInfectious disease (medical specialty)Otolaryngology and Infectious DiseasesInfective Endocarditis Diagnosis and ManagementStreptococcal Infections and Treatments