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In most cases, croup is diagnosed based on a description of the child's cough and other symptoms (e.g., viral infection that causes runny nose, fever, etc.) and a physical examination. During the exam, the physician listens to the child's breathing and examines his or her throat. If the physician suspects that an inhaled object is causing croup, an x-ray of the throat area may be performed.
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