Croup is a viral illness that the whole family can get, but it typically occurs in younger children. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Robert Jacobson, a pediatrician, explains what parents can do if their child develops croup. https://mayocl.in/2LrP38Z | Mayo Clinic

🌿 Understanding Croup Cough in Children 🌿 Croup can be a scary experience for both children and parents, with its distinctive "barking" cough and difficulty breathing. 🐶💨 It’s often caused by a viral infection that leads to swelling around the voice box and windpipe, making it hard for little ones to breathe easily. 😷 If your child develops a hoarse cough or experiences noisy breathing, stay calm and try to keep them comfortable. In many cases, warm steam or cool night air can help relieve

Ausmed Explains... 1. Stridor: Stridor is a continuous, high-pitched, crowing sound heard predominantly on inspiration. The cause of this sound is generally the partial obstruction of the larynx or trachea. Stridor may be heard in conditions such as croup and foreign body obstruction. It’s typically loudest over the anterior neck, as air moves turbulently over a partially-obstructed, upper airway. 2. Wheeze: The sound of a wheeze is a high-pitched, continuous musical sound. This is caused by air