General
Croup
Croup is a viral infection of a child's upper airway that causes a barking, seal-like cough and hoarseness. It is most common in young children in fall and winter and is often worse at night. Most cases are mild and improve within a couple of days.
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What is croup?
Croup is a viral infection of a child's upper airway that causes a barking, seal-like cough and hoarseness. It is most common in young children in fall and winter and is often worse at night. Most cases are mild and improve within a couple of days.
Common symptoms
- Barking, seal-like cough
- Hoarse voice
- Fever and runny nose
- Noisy breathing, especially when breathing in
- Symptoms that are worse at night
How we treat it at AfterOurs
A provider listens to your child's breathing and may suggest comfort measures and fluids. For more significant symptoms, a steroid medicine may be prescribed to reduce airway swelling, and a breathing treatment may be used. A chest X-ray may be needed if the cause is unclear.
When to come in
Come in the same day for a barking cough or fever that is not improving. Go to the ER if your child has any trouble breathing.
What to expect at your visit
- Step 1
Check in
Walk in, or book online to hold your place and skip the wait.
- Step 2
See a provider
A clinician examines you and runs any on-site tests you need.
- Step 3
Leave with a plan
Treatment, prescriptions sent to your pharmacy, and a visit summary.
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