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My 3-1/2 yrs old son got croup with woughping cough 2nd time in last 4 months. is it something to worry about?

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Dr. Maya Vazirani answered

Specializes in Neonatology

It could be allergy: This could be related to allergies needs to be examined and tested

Answered 4/8/2016

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Possible asthma: Since croup does not recur there is a good chance that your child may have problem with asthma (especially if there had been a history of eczema or maternal asthma). Check with your doctor to see if he needs to see an allergist.

Answered 4/7/2016

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