Croup - Symptoms causes - Mayo Clinic Croup refers to an infection of the upper airway, which becomes narrow, making it harder to breathe Croup also causes a cough that sounds like barking The cough and other signs and symptoms of croup are the result of swelling and irritation around the voice box (larynx), windpipe (trachea) and bronchial tubes (bronchi) When a cough forces air through this narrowed passageway, the swollen
Croup - Diagnosis treatment - Mayo Clinic Most children with croup can be treated at home Still, croup can be scary, especially if your child needs a visit to the health care provider's office, emergency room or hospital Treatment is usually based on how severe the symptoms are
Mayo Clinic Minute: What to do if your child has croup Croup is a viral illness that the whole family can get, but it typically occurs in younger children In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr Robert Jacobson, a Mayo Clinic pediatrician, explains what parents can do if their child develops croup Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (0:59) is in the downloads at the […]