DOI: https://doi.org/10.36347/sasjm.2026.v12i05.014

Pages: 440-442

Croup is a common respiratory ailment which is viral in origin and is caused by inflammation in the larynx and subglottic airway. Typical symptoms include a hoarse or raspy voice, barking cough, stridor, coryza, low grade fever. Early treatment with steroids significantly improves the symptoms and outcome. Early assessment of severity helps in deciding the treatment options and we have discussed how the severity can be assessed using Westley score to improve the management and outcomes. Most cases of croup are mild which can be managed in primary care and discharged home with appropriate safety netting advise.