Question 1

how dangerous is croup cough in pregnant woman? 6 months pregnant, son has mild croup, i have sore throat a few mornings only. danger to fetus?

Accepted Answer

Usually no danger: Croup coughs are generally caused by viruses such as parainfluenza, adenovirus, influenza (the flu), and a virus called RSV. None of these viruses should effect the fetus in utero and you should be able to get over them without any extra medical help. However, pregnant women can suffer more problems from respiratory illnesses than non-pregnant women, so if *you* don't feel very well, see your Dr!

Question 2

what sort of disease is croup?

Accepted Answer

Barking Cough: Croup is usually caused by parainfluenza virus. Vocal cords get inflamed. Cough described as a seal barking.  Sometimes fevers accompany croup.  Cool air or shower steam can help cords feel more comfy.  For more severe cases, your doctor may provide antiinflammatory like Dexamethasone (steroid).

Question 3

what are the signs of croup in a child?

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Barking cough: A barking cough that is much worse at night, relieved by steam or cold air; low grade fevers.

Question 4

how contagious is croup?

Accepted Answer

LIke a common cold: Croup is caused by a virus and is contagious. To put it in perspective, it is as contagious as a common cold.  Good hand washing with soap and water or with hand-gel will decrease the risk of transmission.

Question 5

can croup turn into rsv?

Accepted Answer

Different infections: ...But both are common in winter, so one can come right after the other.

Question 6

what pathogen causes croup in humans?

Accepted Answer

Viruses: Paraifluenza virus is the most common etiology, but other viruses (and other causes) can also lead to croup.

Question 7

what is the best treatment for croup?

Accepted Answer

Depends on age: If you have an older child that is not having problems breathing (just has a barky cough), then steaming the bathroom is probably adequate.  However, if you have a younger child, especially less than a year of age, you may want to take them to their pediatrician or to the emergency department for a steroid shot.  Caution: sometimes asthma can look like croup, so seek medical advice if unsure.

Question 8

best home remedy for adult with the croup.

Accepted Answer

See below: One home method is a tablespoon of warm honey every 4 hours for sore throat znd cough.

Question 9

how long is parainfluenza / croup contagious ?

Accepted Answer

1-4 weeks: Immunocompetent children infected with parainfluenza virus may shed virus for 1-3 weeks even after symptoms subside.

Question 10

what is the difference between croup and asthma?

Accepted Answer

Croup is....: Inflammation of the larynx and trachea in children, associated with infection and causing breathing difficulties.  

Asthma is a respiratory condition marked by spasms in the bronchi of the lungs, causing difficulty in breathing.

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