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ArticleCureus2026

Anaphylaxis Mimicking Severe Croup in Pediatric Patients: A Case Series.

Hrithik Dakssesh Putta Nagarajan, Roshan P K, Md Ramij Biswas, Tejashvi Rameshkumar, Mirza Adnan Baig, Nitish Thirugnanasambandam, Naveen Sundar Rameshkumar

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Hrithik Dakssesh Putta NagarajanDepartment of Internal Medicine, Madurai Medical College, Madurai, IND.
Roshan P KDepartment of Emergency Medicine, Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram, Thiruvananthapuram, IND.
Md Ramij BiswasDepartment of Internal Medicine, Rajshree Medical Research Institute, Bareilly, IND.
Tejashvi RameshkumarDepartment of Internal Medicine, K.A.P. Viswanatham Government Medical College, Tiruchirappalli, IND.
Mirza Adnan BaigDepartment of Internal Medicine, Rajshree Medical Research Institute, Bareilly, IND.
Nitish ThirugnanasambandamDepartment of Internal Medicine, Dr. RK Diabetic Foot and Podiatry Institute, Chennai, IND.
Naveen Sundar RameshkumarDepartment of Internal Medicine, Indiana University School of Medicine, Goshen, USA.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Acute stridor is frequently equated with croup in pediatric contexts; however, other conditions, such as anaphylaxis, may present with remarkably similar clinical and radiographic characteristics. This article presents two pediatric cases of acute stridor initially managed as croup but ultimately diagnosed and treated as anaphylaxis induced by seafood ingestion. Both patients experienced recovery following the administration of intramuscular adrenaline. These cases underscore the necessity for increased vigilance and comprehensive history-taking when evaluating pediatric acute stridor. Identifying allergic triggers and administering timely treatment can be lifesaving.

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allergy and anaphylaxiscase reportcroupsea food allergyspasmodic cough

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PMID41918680
PMCPMC13035185

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