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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 where the trachea (the tube carrying air to the lungs) and the vocal cords are swollen and may have some muscle spasm. It's usually caused by a virus. Croup causes a hoarse, barky cough (like the barking of a seal) and noisy breathing. Fever, runny nose, and a hoarse voice may also be present. If your child's croup was caused by a virus, it may have easily been caught from someone who has a cold or respiratory infection.