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A member asked:
Son has a barking cough. this would be 4th time with croup. should i contact pediatrician again if there's no fever and isn't turning blue?
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Mgt: His acute illness is most likely due to a viral infection. Humidified air with cool mist can help. Keep him well hydrated and please monitor his temperature. If he experiences any drooling or difficulty breathing a visit to the ED is indicated. Since it is recurrent, other considerations include a narrowing of the airway, which can be evaluated further. Has he had a Chest X Ray?
Answered 12/20/2015
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Observe: If the only symptom is a barking cough I would observe. Croup is an inflammation of the upper respiratory tree and can be mild. If your child develops a snorting , gagging sound called stridor and appears having trouble breathing he should be evaluated at the ER. Otherwise over the counter cough syrup and cool mist would be recommended. Good luck
Answered 12/20/2015
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