Kevin is a 6-year-old boy who is brought in for evaluation by his parents. The parents are concerned that he has a really deep cough that he just can't seem to get over. The history reveals that he was in his usual state of good health until approximately 1 week ago when he developed a profound cough. His parents say that it is deep and sounds like he is barking. He coughs so hard that sometimes he actually vomits. The cough is productive for mucus, but there is no blood in it. Kevin has had a low-grade temperature but nothing really high. His parents do not have a thermometer and don't know for sure how high it got. His past medical history is negative. He has never had childhood asthma or RSV. His mother says that they moved around a lot in his first 2 years and she is not sure that his immunizations are up to date. She does not have a current vaccination record.
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1. A description of the disorder (Croup) and underlying respiratory alteration associated with the type of cough in your selected scenario.
2. Then, explain the pathophysiology of the respiratory alteration (croup/ acute laryngotracheobronchitis).
3. Finally, Select two of the following factors: genetics, gender, ethnicity, age, or behavior. Thoroughly explain how the factors you selected might impact croup.
Course reference - Huether, S. E., & McCance, K. L. (2012). Understanding pathophysiology (Laureate custom ed.). St. Louis, MO: Mosby.