A common childhood illness, croup is an infection of the upper airways – the larynx and trachea, caused by a virus. Croup can ...

Croup in kids occurs due to a viral infection in the vocal cords and the trachea (windpipe). The infection causes swelling and narrowing of the upper airway, making it difficult for air to pass ...

Endoscopy of the airway in patients with recurrent croup rarely reveals a cause (f.e. a moderate subglottic stenosis) for the disease. There are indications that allergy and hyperreactivity may ...

Coughing is your body’s natural reflex, a response to something that affects your throat or airway. It’s mostly a healthy response because your body is trying to protect you. Food caught in ...

Sitting them up may help them to breathe easier. Reassure the child, as they may be frightened. Croup is caused by a swelling in the voice box and airway. The swelling makes it difficult for the child ...

She was taken to hospital and was later diagnosed with adult croup, a respiratory infection that causes swelling in the upper airway, a virus commonly affecting children. During her time in ...