Question 1

should a child be giving medicine for croup?

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Mostly treat symptom: Croup or laryngotracheobronchitis is a upper respiratory infection of viral origin and as such is normally self-limiting. A child with croup is generally treated for his symptoms, much like other upper respiratory infections. However, if the child displays severe symptoms, such as very difficult breathing,  or cyanosis (blue complexion), then they should be examined by a doctor immediately.

Question 2

what are some of the non-drug treatments for croup?

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The non drug treatments for Croup include::   Oxygen supplementation, Intubation, Cold night air, Humidifier.

Question 3

what cough medicine should i give my son for croup?

Accepted Answer

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 4

what cough medicine is good for a child with croup?

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None: Cough medicine is not recommended in general for young children and not indicated for classic croup.  If the child has concerning croup symptoms they should be seen by physician as they may require other medications such as steroids.  Cool air and warm moist  air can both also decrease symptoms.

Question 5

i have bronchitis and croup but i finished medicine for bronchitis. i still have a barky cough but why? i also feel like coughing on exhale

Accepted Answer

Cough persists: Even after killing the germs associated with your infection you will have some disturbance in the mucous flow in your lungs.This could last a month. Persistence of a cough that gradually improves is expected.

Question 6

can i give my 4 yr old cough medicine while she is on predinesone for croup? if so what kind and how much .

Accepted Answer

Discuss it w/ her Dr: Since you'll have to inform the doctor who is treating your daughter, you would be best advised to ask first for recommendations. It is good to develop and working relationship and this is a chance to do it. Hope she recovers well!

Question 7

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 8

do adults get croup?

Accepted Answer

No: This is predominantly a disease of young children.

Question 9

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 10

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.

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