Most viral causes of croup have an incubation period of 24-72 hours between exposure to the virus and the development of initial symptoms. Most children with viral croup are most contagious during the first days of fever and illness. The infection spreads easily in a household. Older children,...
Children between the ages of 6 months and 3 years of age are most likely to get croup. This common viral illness is estimated to occur annually in 5% of children between the ages of 6 months and 3 years and is the most common cause of stridor (upper airwaywheezing during inspiration) in...
Children with croup are very contagious for three days after viral exposure or when their initial fever subsides. This infection can easily spread in a household, which is why older children, teens, and adults at home can get infected as well. Croup may cause coughing and a sore throat in...
ByRajeev Bhatia, MD, Phoenix Children's Hospital Reviewed/Revised Mar 2024 VIEW PROFESSIONAL VERSION GET THE QUICK FACTS Croup is an inflammation of the windpipe (trachea) and voice box (larynx) typically caused by a contagious viral infection that causes cough, a loud squeaking noise ...
your child will find it hard to breathe. Their breathing will be noisy or raspy and they’ll have a cough that sounds a lot like the high-pitched bark of a seal. Their voice may also sound hoarse. Crying can make their symptoms worse. Croup is most common in children under the age ...
ByRajeev Bhatia, MD, Phoenix Children's Hospital Reviewed/Revised Mar 2024 VIEW PROFESSIONAL VERSION GET THE QUICK FACTS Croup is an inflammation of the windpipe (trachea) and voice box (larynx) typically caused by a contagious viral infection that causes cough, a loud squeaking noise (st...
Justine has been a Registered Nurse for 10 years and has a Bachelor's of Science in Nursing degree. Cite this lesson Croup and whooping cough are two respiratory conditions that affect children primarily. Learn about the causes, symptoms, and treatments of croup and whooping cough, which is ...
Croup is a viral infection most commonly found in children. Because croup can be dangerous, parents should always watch out for...
Croup, also known as laryngotracheobronchitis, is a disease most commonly caused by a viral infection that leads to severe inflammation of the upper airway. It usually presents in children < 5 years of age. Patients develop a hoarse, “seal-like” barking cough and inspiratory stridor. Human ...
Croup is most common in children aged 6 months to 3 years of age, but it can happen in infants and older children. Younger children are more susceptible to developing croup with viral illnesses because the diameter of their upper airway is smaller thanolder childrenand adults. Children who alr...