Question 1

can i take my son swimming with croup?

Accepted Answer

CROUP: It is not a good idea to go swimming when he is sick with croup. It will aggravate his cough and breathing problem.

Question 2

is swimming good for croup?

Accepted Answer

Croup?: Increased humidity is good for croup.  Run a humidifier in the child's room or sit in the bathroom with the hot shower on to steam up the room.  Even taking a car ride with the windows cracked over can help with the stridor of croup.

Question 3

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 4

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 5

is redipred for croup?

Accepted Answer

Redipred: Redipred (generic name: prednisolone), may be used for croup, among other uses. However, most episodes of croup do not require this medication. It's typically used in more severe cases, and even then, only after being examined by a doctor.

Question 6

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 7

can croup cause pneumonia?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

is croup contagious to an adult?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Croup typically due to a variety of many viral illnesses- can be spread by cough, sneeze, sputum.

Question 9

can you have croup at 8 yrs old?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It is more common in younger kids 6m to 6 yr but I have seen it at 8.

Question 10

does croup affect the epiglottis?

Accepted Answer

No: Croup is viral infection that affects the larynx, trachea, and rarely bronchi, referred to as laryngotracheobronchitis. Most croup involves poximal trachea. Epiglottis infection is called epiglottitis and usually caused by bacterium.

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