What are the respiratory findings of croup? Westley Croup Score?

Croup is a respiratory illness that affects the upper airway, including the larynx, trachea, and bronchi. It is most common in children between the ages of 6 months and 3 years.

Stridor: None Inspiratory Expiratory Inspiratory and expiratory
Chest Wall Retractions: None Mild Moderate Severe
Air Entry: Normal Decreased Markedly decreased Absent
Cyanosis: None With agitation At rest

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The Westley Croup Score is a clinical scoring system used to assess the severity of croup in pediatric patients. The score is based on respiratory and general symptoms observed during a clinical exam