Table 1. Clinical characteristics of 21 children with COVID-19 hospitalized for croup.
| Characteristics | No. (%) of patients | |
|---|---|---|
| Age, mon | 17 (5–54) | |
| Sex | ||
| Male | 13 (61.9) | |
| Female | 8 (38.1) | |
| Underlying disease | ||
| None | 20 (95.2) | |
| Developmental delay | 1 (4.8) | |
| Time from COVID-19 diagnosis to hospital admission, day | 1 (0–6) | |
| Severity | ||
| Mild | 5 (23.8) | |
| Moderate | 14 (66.7) | |
| Severe | 2 (9.5) | |
| Impending respiratory failure | 0 (0.0) | |
| Clinical manifestations | ||
| Barky cough | 21 (100.0) | |
| Stridor | 21 (100.0) | |
| Fever ≥ 38°C | 20 (95.2) | |
| Rhinorrhea, sputum accumulation, nasal tuffiness | 21 (100.0) | |
| Chest retraction | 12 (57.1) | |
| Treatment | ||
| Corticosteroids | 17 (81.0) | |
| Epinephrine nebulizer | 10 (47.6) | |
| Oxygen supplement | 1 (4.8) | |
Values are presented as number (%) or median (range).
COVID-19 = coronavirus disease 2019.