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My daughter was diagnosed with croup earlier this week, and given dexamethazone. she now has a rattling chest and cough, is this normal with croup?

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Dr. Jay Park answered

Not unusual: Viral croup causes inflammation of the lining of larynx, trachea, and bronchi resulting in laryngotracheobronchitis.

Dr Hegab and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 4/24/2016

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A member asked:

My daughter was diagnosed with croup earlier this week, and given dexamethazone. she now has a rattling chest and cough, is this normal with croup?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jay Park answered

Dr Hegab and 2 doctors agreed

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