1. A baby or child with croup will have difficulty breathing and a short, barking cough. Their cough may also sound like crowing or whistling. In severe attacks, the baby or child may use muscles ...

Croup is a condition where a virus causes inflammation of the muscles and the vocal cord scissors become locked in a closed or nearly-closed position. This causes the child to breathe through a ...

Croup does not always need to be treated. If the child can remain calm and keep their breathing under control, then observation and supportive care during the viral symptoms is all that is needed ...