Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery
Predictors of Recurrent Croup: The Role of Social Determinants of Health and Otolaryngology Evaluation
Abstract Objective To evaluate the influence of patient comorbidities, social determinants of health (SDOH), and otolaryngology (OTO) referral timing on disease course and healthcare utilization among pediatric patients with recurrent croup. Study Design Retrospective cohort study. Setting Large tertiary children's hospital. Methods Pediatric patients (0‐18 years) evaluated by an OTO for recurrent croup between 2011 and 2024 were included (n = 70). Demographic, clinical, and referral data were obtained from medical …