What Is Croup In Adults?
5. What Are Treatment Options for Croup?
Once a primary care physician has diagnosed croup in an adult, he or she will offer several potential treatments depending on the specifics of the case. It is common for an adult to be prescribed a steroid. This is a common treatment for most respiratory conditions, as steroids are able to ease swollen airways. Since the condition can be worse in adults, hospitalization might be required. Depending on the severity of the case, the stay could take longer than it would for a case of similar severity in a child.
Though rare, many cases of croup in adults require the patient to be given a breathing tube. If the airways are too swollen, the tube can be vital and make the experience less stressful. Recovery times will vary depending on the patient.
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