Croup and Your Child Croup is an infection that causes the trachea (windpipe) and larynx (voice box) to swell. It is usually part of a cold.
Croupy Cough Croup is a viral infection of the vocal cords. It is usually part of a cold. Swelling of the vocal cords causes hoarseness. Stridor occurs as the opening just below the cords becomes more narrow.
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Severe Croup The smaller the child, the greater the chance is that they will have a more severe time with croup symptoms, because they have a smaller airway to begin with and any narrowing is significant. Some children also seem to be more prone to croup and will have recurrent episodes.
What is croup? A contagious viral infection of the upper and lower airways is known as croup. This infection will usually manifest in children causing difficulty in breathing, especially when inhaling. It can be caused by a number of different viruses.
What is Croup? Croup is a viral infection that usually affects children between the ages of three months to five years. In most cases, croup follows an upper respiratory infection. This illness is most often seen in the fall and winter during the cold season. Croup tends to reoccur during childhood, but attacks disappear as the child grows.
