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All about croup

30/9/2015

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This week Little I has been poorly with croup. We are not the only family suffering; the majority of the babies at the school gates have the distinctive barking cough and the mums look bleary eyed from the lack of sleep. Croup is definitely doing the rounds.

So what is croup and what should we do to help our little ones while they are unwell?
Picture of Little I ill with croup
Poorly Little I
What is croup?

Croup is an infection causes the voice box (larynx) to become swollen and the windpipe (trachea) can become blocked. The airways in the lungs (bronchi) can also become inflamed.
What causes it?

Croup is commonly caused by a virus, most often the parainfluenza virus.
How do you catch it?

Croup is spread in a similar way to the common cold so it is very easy to catch. It is most prevalent in the Autumn and early Winter.
Who is at risk?

Croup most commonly affects children aged 6mths to 3yrs with most cases a presenting in 1yr olds. It can sometimes develop in babies as young as 3mths old and older children up to 15yrs. It is rare for an adult to catch it but it is possible!
What are the symptoms?

A harsh, barking cough and a stridor (a harsh sound when they breathe in) are the distinctive symptoms of croup. They may also have a horse throat and find it difficult to breathe.

A GP can usually diagnose croup and it can be treated at home but if your child is having any difficulty breathing take them straight to the closest A&E department for immediate treatment.
How is it treated?

Most mild cases of croup can be treated at home. Keeping your child upright can help the cough and comforting them when they are upset is important as crying can make the symptoms worse. Regularly give your child water to drink as staying hydrated is very important.

A single dose of an oral steroid can be prescribed by your GP to help reduce swelling in the throat.

If your child has any breathing difficulties they need to be taken to hospital immediately to receive treatment, possibly oxygen through a mask or adrenaline.
How long does it last?

Many cases clear up in 48hrs but it can last a couple of weeks.
Can it come back?

Unfortunately yes, children can catch croup more than once.

The information above is from www.nhs.co.uk. I am not a medical professional and the information above should not be substituted for the advice of your doctor or healthcare provider. If you suspect your child has croup take them to your doctor or healthcare provider for diagnosis and treatment.

7 Comments
Jennifer link
30/9/2015 01:54:57 pm

Aww! poor Little! I hope she feels better soon! Visiting from #ShareWithMe

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Emily link
3/10/2015 08:06:30 pm

I've heard of croup and it sounds truly awful. Thanks for linking up to the #BinkyLinky

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Nige
4/10/2015 12:51:27 pm

Truly nasty croup hope everybody Is better thanks for linking to the binkylinky

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farmerswifeandmummy link
5/10/2015 08:25:33 pm

oh poor thing. Last year, I called it kennel cough at nursery. They were all at it. Very informative post #MaternityMondays

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Erin @ Nourishing My Scholar link
5/10/2015 10:29:16 pm

Awe, croup sucks! I feel so bad for the littles when they get it. Thanks for sharing some helpful information.

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Jenny link
6/10/2015 09:16:46 pm

Oh bless you I don't wish croup on anyone and we had it alot with B and his asthma on top of it made us live at the hospital a lot when he was younger. It's so scary if you dont' know about it and sounds awful and really hope your little one is better soon. Bless. Thanks so much for linking up to Share With Me #sharewithme

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All about a Mummy
9/10/2015 09:31:23 pm

So horrid when the babies are poorly

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