Question 1

what are the signs of croup in a child?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

my 15 month old has had croup twice in a month is this a sign of asthma or allergies?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily.: If your toddler's history is not consistent with croup, other diagnoses for stridor should be considered: stridor lasting for short durations (hours); stidor lasting longer than infectious period; stridor not associated with acute infection; severe episodes requiring emergency room visits or hospitalizations; progressively more severe or frequent episodes of croup; choking or gagging before onset.

Question 3

child 2 years old has a croup cough. gave him astavent and flexotide and nebbes him with pulmicort.  also gave him 5ml of coryx with no sign of fever. he seem short of breath?

Accepted Answer

ER can evaluate: Croup and asthma are different, but can happen in the same child. He can be on asthma medication during viral croup if he gets asthma symptoms like wheezing. If the croup is more than mild, or if there was a prior croup illness needing medications, the Dr. will want to see the child as soon as possible. If an unevaluated child is short of breath, one can call 911 for an ambulance trip to the ER.

Question 4

what causes croup?

Accepted Answer

It's a virus.: Croup is caused by a virus. Most commonly, the parainfluenza virus. This virus infects the upper respiratory tract, more specifically, the larynx (voice box) and trachea (wind pipe). This is why children with croup end up with a hoarse voice and the telltale barking cough. Cases of croup peak in the fall and winter and are generally most common in children ages 3 months to 3 years.

Question 5

do adults get croup?

Accepted Answer

No: This is predominantly a disease of young children.

Question 6

how long does croup last?

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5-7 days: Croup usually lasts 5-7 days the first 2 days are the most severe.  The barking cough is worse at night and when a child is crying or upset.

Question 7

when will adult croup stop?

Accepted Answer

Adult croup: Croup is by definition hoarseness, stridor (the sound of air moving through an obstruction), and hoarseness. Generally croup is an illness of childhood.There is one fixed area in the airway called the subglottis. Kids get croup because this area is small and when is swells in reponse to inflammation/infection, the area becomes more narrow. If you have a persisent barky cough, see a physician.

Question 8

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 9

are there longterm effects of croup?

Accepted Answer

Not usually: Croup is a viral infection and is usually self limiting. Does not usually have long term effects. How ever some children who get croup tend to get repeatedly.

Question 10

what is croup and how do i treat it?

Accepted Answer

Larynx: Croup is the inflammation of the larynx, known as voicebox. Most frequently seen in children, it may be encountered by people of all ages. Barking cough is the hallmark of croup and when the vocal cords become swollen and the lumen of the larynx gets narrow, a stridor (high pitch sound) occurs, it represents an emergency that needs to be dealt with. O/w, viral croup is a self limiting illness.

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