My son has croupe. what can i do?

Supportive care: Croup is an upper airway infection that causes a typically barking cough. It can lead to air constriction in severe cases. However, it is generally mild and self-limiting. Treatment generally consists of supportive care, including humidified air and sometimes steroids. If your son starts having a hard time breathing, get to the er right away!

Humidity: Croup can be scary for child and parent but can usually be managed at home.Encourage drinking fluids, run a vaporizer, sit in steamy shower. The more humid the better. Keep child calm and comfortable by reading a favorite story or another quiet activity. Going outside in cool air may help. Moderate cases require a single dose of decadron, (dexamethasone) severe are hospitalized -racemic epi, IV hydration, o2.