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Croup Symptoms

Health Encyclopedia: Croup

Alternative Names

Viral croup; Laryngotracheobronchitis - acute; Spasmodic croup


Symptoms

Croup features a cough that sounds like a seal barking. Most children have what appears to be a mild cold for several days before the barking cough becomes evident. As the cough gets more frequent, the child may have labored breathing or stridor (a harsh, crowing noise made during inspiration).

Croup is typically much worse at night. It often lasts 5 or 6 nights, but the first night o...

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Health Guide

Parainfluenza
...no specific treatment for the viral infection. Specific treatments are available for the symptoms of croup and bronchiolitis. Support Groups Expectations (prognosis) Most... Read more »
Croup
Viral croup; Laryngotracheobronchitis - acute; Spasmodic croup Treatment Most cases of croup can be safely managed at home, but call your health care provider... Read more »
Croup
Croup is breathing difficulty accompanied by a "barking" cough. Croup, which is swelling around the vocal cords, is common in infants and children and can have a variety of causes.... Read more »
Infant Acid Reflux and Infant GERD symptoms
...Constant runny nose, stuffy nose, frequent upper respiratory infections, sinus infections, bronchitis, croup, wheezing asthma, night cough, throat clearing, noisy or labored breathing/stidor,... Read more »
Croup
Viral croup; Laryngotracheobronchitis - acute; Spasmodic croup Prevention Wash your hands frequently and avoid close contact with those who have a respiratory... Read more »

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