Some state that sensory processing disorder is a distinct diagnosis, while others argue that differences in sensory responsiveness are features of other diagnoses and it is not a standalone diagnose. The American Academy of Pediatrics, for example, advises against a diagnosis of SPD.
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Basics. Description. 1  Croup is a subacute viral illness characterized by upper-airway symptoms such as barking cough, stridor, and fever. â 2 Croupâ is used to refer to viral laryngotracheitis or laryngotracheobronchitis (LTB), though it is sometimes used for LTB with pneumonitis, bacterial tracheitis, or spasmodic croup.