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Croup is a group of respiratory diseases that often affects infants and children under age 6. It is characterized by a barking cough; a whistling, obstructive sound as the child breathes in; and hoarseness due to obstruction in the region of the larynx. It may be mild, moderate or severe, and severe cases, with breathing difficulty, can be fatal if not treated in a hospital. Croup affects 5% of children...


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Dude I left you an answer in your other question I would advise you too read it and follow it. Your son is unwell with either a viral or bacterial...

Asked by ajzmum - 2 months ago

Is there a shot to help reduce the symptoms of croup?
My son gets croup every time he gets a bad cold. It is horrible,...

Steriods can be given by injection if the child has viral croup, and the steam method hasn't worked. http://www.aap.org/publiced/BR_Croup.htm http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/croup/DS00312/DSECTION=8

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