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Pediatric Case Study Evaluation and Management of Barking Cough in
an 18-Month-Old — Viral Croup i-Human latest 2026 march case plus
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, Pediatric Case Study Evaluation and Management of Barking Cough in
an 18-Month-Old — Viral Croup i-Human latest 2026 march case plus
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Patient: Grady Turner
Age: 18 months
Sex: Male
Height: 2' 10" (86 cm)
‘Weight: 28.0 1b (12.7 kg)
Setting: Pediatric Emergency Department
Chief Complaint: "He can't stop coughing and it sounds scary."
1. Chief Complaint
A barking cough and noisy breathing that started last night.
2. History of Present Illness
Grady is an 18-month-old male brought to the emergency department by his mother due
to a two-day history of worsening cough and respiratory symptoms. Per his mother, the
illness began approximately 48 hours ago with clear rhinorrhea, congestion, and a
low-grade fever of 100.4°F (38.0°C) measured rectally at home. His appetite was slightly
decreased, but he was still taking fluids well and had a normal activity level. She treated
the fever with a single dose of acetaminophen, which was effective.
Approximately 12 hours prior to arrival, around 2:00 AM, the mother was awakened by
Grady's cough. She describes the cough as "sudden," "harsh," and sounding "like a seal
barking." She had never heard him cough like this before. With the cough, she noticed a
BASIC DDx CASE PLAY SETUP AND INSTRUCTIONS
Pediatric Case Study Evaluation and Management of Barking Cough in
an 18-Month-Old — Viral Croup i-Human latest 2026 march case plus
soap note|
, Pediatric Case Study Evaluation and Management of Barking Cough in
an 18-Month-Old — Viral Croup i-Human latest 2026 march case plus
soap note|
Patient: Grady Turner
Age: 18 months
Sex: Male
Height: 2' 10" (86 cm)
‘Weight: 28.0 1b (12.7 kg)
Setting: Pediatric Emergency Department
Chief Complaint: "He can't stop coughing and it sounds scary."
1. Chief Complaint
A barking cough and noisy breathing that started last night.
2. History of Present Illness
Grady is an 18-month-old male brought to the emergency department by his mother due
to a two-day history of worsening cough and respiratory symptoms. Per his mother, the
illness began approximately 48 hours ago with clear rhinorrhea, congestion, and a
low-grade fever of 100.4°F (38.0°C) measured rectally at home. His appetite was slightly
decreased, but he was still taking fluids well and had a normal activity level. She treated
the fever with a single dose of acetaminophen, which was effective.
Approximately 12 hours prior to arrival, around 2:00 AM, the mother was awakened by
Grady's cough. She describes the cough as "sudden," "harsh," and sounding "like a seal
barking." She had never heard him cough like this before. With the cough, she noticed a
