Croup is a common childhood virus. It causes the voice box (larynx) and airway to the lungs (trachea) to swell, making it difficult to breathe. The result is a distinctive, bark-like cough. In adults, it’s called laryngitis.
Your baby may have croup for about three days to seven days, but it can last for as long as two weeks . During this time, continue the home treatments to relieve your baby’s symptoms. Once you both get over the surprise of this nasty cough, it will usually run its course and leave you all a little tired, but well.Read More….
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How Long Should A Child With Croup Stay Home?
Croup usually lasts for 2 to 3 days. A wet cough with mucous may last for 1 or 2 weeks. Infants and children may return to school or daycare if they feel better and don’t have a temperature. You don’t need to keep your child home from school because of a lasting cough.
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