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What are some of the non-drug treatments for croup?

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Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

The non drug treatments for Croup include:: Oxygen supplementation, Intubation, Cold night air, Humidifier.

Answered 6/1/2016

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Dr. answered

Croup: croup is a viral infection that effects the teaches- the main airway we breath through. It presents with barking cough, with or without fever. some kids can have stridor in severe croup. Treatment will involve - taking the child to your doctor -Moist air and Oxygen will help - doctor may give steroids to reduce airway swelling. - enough fluids, use paracetamole for fever -Prop up childs head

Answered 9/28/2016

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