🧵Omicron is not mild in children. Upper airway viral infection may result in swelling and difficultly breathing. 2 y.o. Bryce "was turning blue around the lips... You can tell he was tired," said mom, an ICU nurse. #KidsLivingWithCovid minnesota.cbslocal.com/2022/01/10/omi…
Children under the age of 5 remain vulnerable to COVID, because vaccines are not available. Croup is an upper airway viral infection in children that obstructs breathing causing stridor and a barking cough as shown here. #KidsLivingWithCovid
Because children have SMALL airways, they are most susceptible to having more symptoms with croup due to COVID. Loud or constant STRIDOR means SEVERE croup. So does STRIDOR AT REST (when not crying or coughing).
Kids with croup have a "barking" cough, often compared to the sound of a seal's bark
Children with croup are treated with a steroid that reduces airway inflammation and nebulizers which open the airway.
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