Health Tip: If Your Child Has Croup

(HealthDay News) -- Croup tends to occur between 3 months and 5 years of age, the American Academy of Pediatrics says.

Most common in autumn and winter, it causes swelling of the voice box and windpipe. This leads to a bark-like cough.

Most instances of croup resolve on their own, but occasionally it can lead to complications that require a visit to the ER.

The academy suggests calling a doctor if your child has these symptoms:

  • A whistling sound that gets louder with each breath.
  • Inability to breathe or speak easily.
  • Bluish lips or fingernails.
  • Drooling.
  • Difficulty swallowing saliva.

    • Date Published: 2/28/2024 4:38:34 AM

    Related Articles

    Search Allergy Articles

    Antibiotics Might Increase Risk of Childhood Asthma, Allergies

    FDA Warns Top National Bakery to Stop Listing Allergens in Products When They Aren't There

    Wildfire Smoke Is Choking America's Cities -- Is Yours on the List?

    Are You Ruining Your Child's Chance To Avoid Food Allergies?

    Seasonal Allergies Likely To Grow Worse Under Climate Change

    Helene's Aftermath: How to Safely Enter, Clean Flood-Damaged Homes

    Athletes Can Expect High Ozone, Pollen Counts for Paris Olympics

    Wildfires in Western U.S., Canada Create Hazardous Air Conditions

    1 in 3 Children Now Suffer From Chronic Illness

    More Kids Without Asthma Inhaler After Popular Product Taken Off Market

    Americans Still Consider COVID Major Public Health Threat

    Bird Flu Virus Stays Active on Cow Milking Equipment for at Least One Hour

    U.S. Sees Most Child Flu Deaths Since 2009

    FDA Proposes Ban on a 'Useless' Decongestant, Phenylephrine

    First U.S. Death From Bird Flu Reported in Louisiana