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What is responsible for the majority of cases of croup?

Parainfluenza viruses
What are the common symptoms with croup (laryngotracheobronchitis)?
- Hoarseness
- Cough (barking/seal noise)
- Acute stridor
- Febrile
What is the term used for babies who wheeze?

Bronchiolitis
What are the side nursing implicaitons/side effects of an inhaled corticosteroid?
- Rinse mouth after inhalation to decrease incidence of fungal infection
- Dry mouth
- Hoarseness
All children will most likely have which respiratory virus in the first few years of life?

Bronchiolitis (RSV)

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2011-11-20T00:44:08Z

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