Urgent warning over illness most common in kids with major ‘seal bark’ sign – and when to see doctor
THE HSE has issued a major warning about a common illness in children – and revealed when it’s time to see a doctor. Croup is ...
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Pneumonia Cough: How It Might Sound Different From Other Coughs
Other illnesses can be similar to pneumonia coughs, such as croup and whooping cough. Croup is an illness with a barking cough that mainly affects children. Whooping cough, also known as pertussis ...
This is what croup sounds like – and how to cure it
For Abby, 45, from Bedford, the sound of a “stridor”, the whistling sound that comes with the barking cough of a child with ...
Seven signs your child’s cough could need medical attention
It can be difficult for parents to know if their child's cough could be something serious. Here are some signs to look out ...
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The Omicron variant appears to cause croup, a barking cough, in some children under 5: report
It presents itself as a barking cough that sounds like a dog or a seal. It's an infection in the upper airway, according to the Mayo Clinic, caused by inflammation of the larynx and trachea in ...
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Kids' coughs - when to take your child to the doctor
A barking cough can (very rarely) be a symptom of meningitis. If they have a rash as well, it’s important to do the ‘glass test’ - pressing a glass against the skin to see if the rash fades or not ) – ...
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Learn first aid for a baby or child with croup
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 ...
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Croup illness is creeping up among young kids, two Triad moms share their experience.
According to experts, Croup is a respiratory illness that affects young children targeting their airways and giving them a familiar cough. "The barking sound, the, um, the problem when he inhales ...