• Children typically present with onset of barking cough, inspiratory stridor and variable increase in work of breathing.
• Croup mainly affects children 6 months to 3 years of age.
• Children with croup should be kept comfortable and unnecessary handling avoided
• Steroids are the cornerstone of management
• Nebulised adrenaline should be given for acute severe croup
• Senior help should be requested early in severe croup or if epiglottitis is suspected