Tuesday, February 22, 2005. Anders is a fairly common scandinavian name which means man or manly. In German, it is an adverb meaning otherwise or differently. Its usually a first name, but I have met people with Anders as a last name. I pronounce Anders as On-ders but as a last name, it is usually Ann-ders.
What is a barking cough? A barking cough is a dry, harsh cough that resembles the sound of a barking seal. This type of cough is most often associated with croup (laryngotracheitis). Croup is usually caused by viruses. Bacterial infection may occur secondarily.
Most cases happen in the fall and early winter. There are two types of croup: viral croup and spasmodic croup. Both types cause a barking cough. Viral croup always includes other signs of a cold, such as a runny nose, fever, and fatigue. The virus goes away within 3 to 7 days after it began.