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Croup Croup is a contagious viral infection that affects children's respiratory system. Symptoms include a barking cough, stridor, fever and difficulty breathing. Treatment my incorporate the use of a humidifier, saline nasal spray, and pain relievers such as ibuprofen and acetaminophen.
Croup Causes and Risk Factors. Causes and Risk Factors for Croup. In most cases, croup develops from a cold or flu virus. In rare cases, a bacterial infection (e.g., Mycoplasma pneumoniae, Streptococcus pneumoniae [types of bacteria that can cause pneumonia]), allergy (e.g., pollen), or inhaled irritant (e.g., food particle) can cause croup.