A 2-year-old toddler comes to clinic with croup. He has harsh barking cough, hoarse voice and fever. What is your goal of treatment?
A)To reduce cough
B)To clear airway
C)To improve breathing
D)None of the above

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None of the above is the goal for the treatment for croup.
Physiotherapy is contraindicated in acute croup. Minimal handling of the child is needed. If there is any disturbance increasing the stress for the child, it might increase the laryngeal obstruction.
Physiotherapy treatment can be given once the child is intubated.

A 2-Year-Old Toddler Comes to Clinic with Croup