croup

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If infected, a "small but significant proportion" among the immunocompromised will develop more severe disease where the lungs are affected, with wheezing, breathlessness and symptoms of croup.

From BBC • Jan. 7, 2025

Her mother, Trista Hamsmith, took the toddler to the pediatrician, who suspected croup.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 29, 2024

In just 12 weeks, Elijah had developed tonsillitis, croup, respiratory syncytial virus, pneumonia, and an ear infection.

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2024

It causes up to 10% of human respiratory infections, mainly in children and immunocompromised people, with symptoms ranging from mild coughs and sniffles to bronchitis and croup.

From Science Daily • Nov. 14, 2023

It was rumored that she had had no childhood diseases, was never known to have chicken pox, croup or even a runny nose.

From "Sula" by Toni Morrison