Croup viral

Croup viral infection of the npper respiratory tract occnrring in infants... 

Epinephrine is widely used in clinical medicine for its multiple pharmacologic effects particularly for its potent vasoconstrictor effects. For example, in a dilute solution of 1 100,000, it provides a surgical tourniquet and facilitates a blood-free operating field. It is administered by nebulizer and face mask for post-intubation croup and for viral croup. 

Acute laryngotracheobronchitis viral croup Agranulocytosis a drastic reduction in the white blood cell count... 

If a community pharmacist believes that a child may have croup they should refer them immediately to the hospital. While many croup patients can recover with no treatment, it can get worse very quickly. There is no definitive treatment for viral croup and therapy is based on maintaining airways and hydration. 

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