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Preferred Label : Croup;

NCIt synonyms : Acute Obstructive Laryngitis;

NCIt related terms : Laryngotracheobronchitis; Laryngotracheitis;

NCIt definition : Acute upper respiratory airways infection that results in the swelling of the larynx. It is usually caused by parainfluenza viruses. Signs include a characteristic barking cough and stridor.;

Alternative definition : NICHD: Swelling and narrowing of the trachea, vocal cords, and bronchi usually due to a viral infection and which typically manifests with stridor and barking cough.;

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