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5 month old caught a croup like virus from our 2 year old.what should i do he gets a coughing fit during the night? he has mild congenital b+l malacia

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Dr. Gary Kohn answered

See below: Broncho and laryngomalacia is made worse when there is an increased effort in breathing. With the croup you want to control fever, and can expose to cool air or warm mist if worsens at night. If there is persistent noisy breathing when the baby is comfortable or asleep then you should seek medical attention.

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Answered 4/25/2016

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A member asked:

5 month old caught a croup like virus from our 2 year old.what should i do he gets a coughing fit during the night? he has mild congenital b+l malacia

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gary Kohn answered

Dr Altman and 3 doctors agreed

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