A woman comes to the emergency department with her 2-year-old. She states he woke up and had a loud barking cough. The child is suffering from:

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Croup and epiglottitis are common in young children. The child has an obstruction of the upper airways, with swelling of the throat tissue. Children with croup or epiglottitis will exhibit stridor, the most severe type of inspiratory wheeze such as a loud barking cough. Atelectasis results when the lungs collapse as a result of the alveoli being unable to expand. Symptoms include difficulty breathing and discomfort. Pulmonary fibrosis is a condition in which the lung tissue becomes stiff and unable to expand appropriately. Asthma is a condition associated with bronchoconstriction. The symptoms include nonproductive cough, dyspnea, and wheezing.

A Woman Comes to the Emergency Department with Her 2-Year-Old