Croup
Book AppointmentA condition where the upper airways (which includes the voice box and windpipe) are swollen is known as croup. This leads to a very hoarse and barking sound, usually when your child cries. Croup is caused by viruses and hence makes Viral Croup the most common type of croup in children. It is much more severe than normal croup and occurs in children from three months to six months of age. It is not a very serious disease and can be treated easily.
Your child will usually contract this disease by breathing infected droplets in the air. The virus can also survive on toys and floor. Once your child plays with infested toys, crawls on the floor and then touches his or her eyes, mouth and nose, the virus can be easily transferred and result in the croup.
When to seek expert advise
Consult our team of internationally trained medical specialists working with the Children's Hospital Service Line at The Aga Khan University Hospital if you witness any of the above symptoms in your child.
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Disclaimer
The information provided on our website is for educational purposes and not intended to be a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. You should always seek the advice of your doctor or other healthcare professional provider.
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