Santa Fe, NM
A 21-year-old female asked about a male:
My son is experiencing cough (quality: barky, hoarse, or hacking sounds) (worsened by: lying flat) . the following also describes him: nasal congestion. what should he do?
1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in

Dr. Julan Craneanswered
Pediatrics 26 years experience
Barky cough: Sounds like a virus that causes croup. Any respiratory difficulties get him examined
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Last updated Nov 28, 2017
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