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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 is a condition that causes swelling and irritation of the upper airways â the voice box (larynx) and windpipe (trachea). Itâs caused by the same viruses that cause the common cold. Kids with croup have a âbarkyâ cough or hoarseness, especially when crying. Croup is most common in kids 6 months to 3 years old, but some older children also get croup. Most cases happen in the fall and early winter.