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FIG. 35-2  Location of retractions.





               Box 35-1
               Progression of Symptoms in

               Laryngotracheobronchitis

               Stage I


                  ▪ Low-grade fever
                  ▪ Hoarseness

                  ▪ Seal bark and brassy cough (croup cough)
                  ▪ Inspiratory stridor
                  ▪ Fear
                  ▪ Irritability and restlessness


               Stage II


                  ▪ Continuous respiratory stridor
                  ▪ Retractions
                  ▪ Use of accessory muscles
                  ▪ Crackles and wheezing
                  ▪ Labored respirations




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