Croup symptoms, causes, diagnosis & treatment

#croup #symptoms #causes #diagnosis #treatment Queries: croup croup symptoms croup causes croup diagnosis croup treatment What Is Croup? Croup is a viral condition that causes swelling around the vocal cords. It’s characterized by breathing difficulties and a bad cough that sounds like a barking seal. Many of the viruses responsible for croup also cause the common cold. Most active in the fall and winter months, croup usually targets children under the age of 5. What Causes Croup? There are several viruses that can cause croup. Many cases come from para-influenza viruses (the common cold). Other viruses that may cause croup include adenovirus (another group of common cold viruses), respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), the most common germ affecting young children, and measles. Croup may also be caused by allergies, exposure to inhaled irritants, or bacterial infections. But these are rare.