Question 1

what causes croup?

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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 2

what can be done to alleviate coughing caused by croup?

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See below:: The current cornerstones of treatment in the urgent care clinics or emergency departments are corticosteroids and nebulized epinephrine; steroids have proven beneficial in severe, moderate, and even mild croup. In the straightforward cases of croup, antibiotics are not prescribed, as the primary cause is viral. Of note: little evidence supports the clinical efficacy of cool mist.

Question 3

can croup cause pneumonia?

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No: Croup is a symptom of a respiratory infection, which in some, may also cause a lung infection.

Question 4

could you explain what is a childrens disease called croup caused by?

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Parainfluenza virus: Usually true 'croup' is caused by parainfluenza b virus. This is usually self limiting disease which causes inflammation of the voice box and treated by cool steam and in severe cases by corticosteroid injection. Differential diagnosis is more important, cause it might be mistaken with epiglotitis which is life threatening and caused by bacteria.
Shahzeidi, md.

Question 5

what should i do to alleviate coughing caused by croup in a 3 year old?

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Croup: Generally speaking, therapy for most cases croup is supportive meaning that the disease (usually a virus) must run its' course. Over-the-counter cough suppressants are not recommened for children. Treatment for cough that may help a child become more comfortable include breathing humidified air or steam from a steam-filled bathroom with supervision. For distressed breathing, seek medical care.

Question 6

what pathogen causes croup in humans?

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

Question 7

my 3 year old has had croup 8 times in the last 6 months. he also has asthma. how does asthma cause croup?

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Puzzling pattern: A croupy cough is created when the rubbery airway of a kid 6m-6yr coughs hard enough.Many germs trigger it.Older kids/adults have a stiffer airway &amp; the sound is rarely generated.Infectious croup is most common but there is a spasmodic croup that seems related to asthma and can come on without apparent illness.I would usually sent this kid to an ENT for an airway eval and 2nd opinion on diagnosis

Question 8

i had a cold then cough has stuck with me in the past 2 months. slight mucus recovering smoker. is it the croup?

Accepted Answer

Croup is associated: With a severe cough that has a "bark like" character.  It would not last for 2 months.

Question 9

hi! i frequently got croup as child, could it have cause scarring in my lungs or trachea? whenever i get sick my breathing feels constricted.

Accepted Answer

No: The process involves only the superficial linings of the lung major airways that are renewed/replaces constantly over your lifetime.Such an injury would not happen that way.

Question 10

will prednisone given for croup cause any side effects in a 2 year old?

Accepted Answer

Should not.: Croup can dame the small airways in the lung.  The duration of the stroid given will be short.  However, another option is an aerosolized steroids for asthma.

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