CHARACTERIZATION AND RISK FACTOR IDENTIFICATION IN CHILDREN WITH SEVERE CROUP

Croup is a self-limiting illness predominantly affecting young children, the most common etiology being Parainfluenza virus types 1 and 2. While the majority of croup remains self-limiting, 1.6–3% of cases are severe requiring acute airway management such as intubation and ventilatory support. While much is known about the diagnosis, management, and clinical course of self-limiting croup, factors contributing to severe cases remain unexplored