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My 2 year old has a terrible loud dry cough but no fever or runny nose. he plays and eats well. could it be croup and if so, what should i do?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Croup: Croup is a viral infection of upper airway. Moist air such as humidifier or steamed bathroom can help. Any respiratory problems seen then get examination

Answered 11/28/2017

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Mgt.: A croupy cough is usually caused by a viral illness and has a characteristic barky quality. Other causes of his cough include a foreign body with or without an observed choking episode. Please see your acute care physician right away and call your PCP.

Answered 11/29/2017

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