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Can croup recur?; Yes, some children seem to have repeated episodes of croup called "spasmodic croup". In this case, the child gets a cold, rarely with fever, and then the typical "croup" begins. ... Unlike viral croup, spasmodic croup usually recurs, can occur in older children and is thought to be related to allergies.
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www.drpaul.com/illnesses/croup.html
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Unlike viral croup, spasmodic croup usually recurs, can occur in older children and is thought to be related to allergies. Viral croup is more common in children less than five years of age. Croup is very rarely seen in adults.
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Spasmodic croup may occur during the first six months of life, but is most frequent from this age up to the third year, when the tendency gradually diminishes until after the fifth year attacks are unusual.
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chestofbooks.com/health/children/Hygiene-Of-The-Nursery...
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Spasmodic croup (laryngismus stridulus) may be a noninfectious variant of the disorder, with a clinical presentation similar to that of the acute disease but with less coryza. In such cases, subglottic edema occurs without the inflammation typical in viral disease.
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emedicine.medscape.com/article/962972-overview
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The term spasmodic croup refers to a type of croup that develops quickly and may happen in a child with a mild cold. The barking cough usually begins at night and is not accompanied by fever. Spasmodic croup has a tendency to come back again (recur).
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kidshealth.org/parent/infections/lung/croup.html
kidshealth.org/parent/infections/lung/croup.html
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Spasmodic Croup; Spasmodic croup is very similar to infectious croup, and can be triggered by infection, but it isn't caused by infection. It may be caused by an allergic reaction, or by irritation from stomach acid that has come back up into the throat, or even psychological factors.
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Spasmodic croup is usually caused by a mild upper respiratory infection or allergy. It can be scary because it comes on suddenly in the middle of the night. Your child may go to bed with a mild cold and wake up in a few hours, gasping for breath.
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www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/condition...
www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/chest-lungs/pages/Croup-Treatment.aspx
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Croup is breathing difficulty accompanied by a "barking" cough. Croup, which is swelling around the vocal cords, is common in infants and children and can have a variety of causes. ... Viral croup is the most common. Other possible causes include bacteria, allergies, and inhaled irritants. Acid reflux from the stomach...
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www.drugs.com/enc/croup.html
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Croup Symptoms, Treatments and Medications ... Spasmodic laryngitis (spasmodic croup) usually occurs in children ages 1 to 3 years. Spasmodic croup is caused by an upper respiratory infection, allergy or psychological factors. Spasmodic croup comes on suddenly and usually occurs at night.
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