FeatureCroup A common pediatric respiratory illnessHawk, Heather DNP, RN, CCRN-K, CNE Author Information Heather Hawk is an assistant professor of clinical nursing at Oregon Health & Science University in Portland, Ore. The author has disclosed no financial relationships related to this article. Nursing Made Incredibly Easy! 21(1):p 27-33, January/February 2023. | DOI: 10.1097/01.NME.0000884100.58583.fe Buy Metrics AbstractIn Brief Croup, a respiratory condition marked by stridor, hoarse voice, and difficulty breathing, is one of the leading reasons for clinic and ED visits by young children. Croup, a respiratory condition marked by stridor, hoarse voice, and difficulty breathing, is one of the leading reasons for clinic and ED visits by young children. Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. All rights reserved.