Can you use albuterol for croup? and when do i know it's time to take his to the er?

Breathing difficulty: Croup is an inflammation of the main airway, and most of the time, it is caused by a virus. Albuterol will not treat the inflammation. A child needs to be seen by a doctor when he/she has difficulty breathing, rapid breathing, retractions between the ribs, a high-pitched or squeaking noise when inhaling, drooling or difficulty swallowing, or looks very sick. Meds to reduce inflammation is needed

Albuterol not helpfu: Albuterol is not helpful for croup. Croup is inflammation of the upper swelling. Take the patient to the ED if significant stridor is heard, if pt turning cyanotic, if pt shouinf sign of respiratoy distress.