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My mom watches my 6 month old son. recently she was diagnosed with croup. should i be worried and have my son checked out? he has a slight cough.
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Yes: The viruses that can cause a "croup" infection are very contagious - especially to children.
Answered 7/5/2012
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Maybe: If your son is acting sick then he should be see. Watch http://www.Youtube.Com/watch?V=bf5sxehpgck to learn more about croup.
Answered 1/23/2012
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Odd diagnosis: Croup is a label applied to a symptomatic infection of the airway in kids 6 mo to 6 yrs of age with a specific pattern of symptoms.I have seen it as old as 8, but have never seen the term used for anyone older, particularly an adult. I wouldn't look to the kids slight cough any more than any other time.Monitor and call in to the doc if you are concerned.
Answered 10/23/2015
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