Croup refers to an infection of the upper airway, which obstructs breathing and causes a characteristic barking cough. The cough and other signs and symptoms of croup are the results of swelling around the voice box (larynx), windpipe (trachea), and bronchial tubes (bronchi).
Laryngotracheobronchitis,
An upper air way infection that blocks breating and has a distinctive barking cough
Generally occurs in children
Most commonly caused by viruses
Parainfluenza virus
It spreads when person coughs or sneezes
By saliva
Skin-to-skin contact
Barking cough
Difficult and noisy breathing
Fever and tiredness
Nasal congestion or running nose
Hoarseness of speech
Sore throat
Drinking warm water
Steaming
Homeopathic medicine help to cure croup when taken regularly.