Croup facts. 1  Croup is an infection of the larynx, trachea, and the bronchial tubes usually caused by viruses. 2  Croup is contagious, especially during the first few days of the illness. 3  A cough that sounds like a barking seal and a harsh raspy Darth Vader sound during inhalation are symptoms of croup.
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VIEW ORIGINAL 3 / 3 Show Caption + Hide Caption â The new junctional tourniquet is ready for battlefield use. FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas (Jan. 19, 2012) -- Saving the lives of combat wounded is one of the main objectives at the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research at Fort Sam Houston, Texas.