Laryngotracheitis: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
1. Introduction to Airway Inflammation Laryngotracheitis, widely known in pediatric medicine as viral croup, is an acute respiratory condition characterized by inflammation of the larynx and trachea. This viral infection predominantly affects young children, typically between the ages of six months and three years, and presents with a distinct, harsh, barking cough that is often … Read more