Croup During Pregnancy: 5 Causes & 7 Symptoms You Should Be Aware Of

Pediatric Epiglottitis, Croup, and Bronchiolitis

⚠️ Content Warning This video contains material that some viewers may find distressing. ✅ Please note: in all situations shown, appropriate medical help was sought immediately. Viewer discretion is advised. What is Croup? ➡️ Croup is inflammation of the upper airways caused by a viral infection where the voice box (larynx) and windpipe (trachea) become inflamed. It most commonly affects children from age 6 months through to around 4 years old. Symptoms to look out for: ✅ Cough that sounds like a

Croup is a common respiratory infection in children that causes the upper airway to swell. That makes it difficult for little ones to breathe. You’re more likely to see (or should we say, hear) croup during the fall and winter months. It’s most severe in children under the age of 3 and is rarely seen in kids over the age of 5. The biggest red flag for croup is the signature seal-like barking cough, which is typically worse at night. It can be very high-pitched and can be unsettling — even downri