then morph into symptoms more characteristic of the common---like nasal discharge and a "wet" cough for several days. These two different presentations are the result of the particular virus that has infected the child. Manifestations of croup vary from mild (common) to life-threatening (rare)...
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 ...