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Health Encyclopedia: Croup
Viral croup; Laryngotracheobronchitis - acute; Spasmodic croup
Treatment
Most cases of croup can be safely managed at home, but call your health care provider for guidance, even in the middle of the night.
Cool or moist air can bring relief. You might first try bringing the child into a steamy bathroom or outside into the cool night air. If you have a cool air vaporizer, set it up in the child's bedroom and use it for the next few nights.
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