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Good day my son is 8 years old and still suffers with croup, my question is if he had to get the covid 19 virus would his croup condition make it worse for him?
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Potentially : Croup is usually caused by a viral infection (often parainfluenza). An individual can have Croup in addition to a viral or a bacterial infection. Croup and COVID 19 are both respiratory infections but they target different areas.
Answered 6/1/2020
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Reduce airway edema: The use of steroids may be indicated to control his symptoms. Please keep him well hydrated, use cool air mist and monitor for fever and worsening respiratory distress.
Answered 6/1/2020
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