Croup

This term also refers to the rump of a quadruped; see croup (Wiktionary). For the work of a casino employee, see croupier.

Croup (sometimes referred to as croup syndrome or laryngotracheobronchitis) is a respiratory disease which afflicts infants and young children, typically aged between 3 months and 3 years. The respiratory symptoms are caused by inflammation of the larynx and upper airway, with resultant narrowing of the airway.