BackPublished on June 13, 2017
Croup
An upper airway infection that blocks breathing and has a distinctive barking cough.
Overview
Croup is an upper airway infection that blocks breathing. It generally occurs in children.
Symptoms
It has a distinctive barking cough.
Treatments
Most cases clear up with home care in 3 to 5 days. A doctor may prescribe a steroid for a persistent case. Rarely, a severe case may need hospital care.