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My child had croup last yr 2 months of age, we just got a puppy and she has croup again she is now 12months old is this a coincedance or is it allergys?
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Can be either: Croup type cough is usually caused by viruses, but can be due to asthma, bring your child to pediatrician, there is testing that can be done to determine asthma and allergies.
Answered 5/16/2014
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See below: Croup is caused by a virus. It is not due to allergies. And, allergies would not cause croup.
Answered 11/4/2012
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