Following a call in which you treated a pediatric patient suffering from croup, a new EMT who is in orientation asks you how you can differentiate croup from epiglottitis. Which one of the following responses would be most appropriate?
A) "Croup is usually caused by a bacterial infection, while epiglottitis is typically viral."
B) "Croup is characterized by a barking cough and inspiratory stridor, whereas epiglottitis presents with a high-pitched cough and expiratory stridor."
C) "Epiglottitis is more common in older children, while croup primarily affects infants."
D) "Croup often has a gradual onset with low-grade fever, while epiglottitis comes on suddenly with a high fever."