To use the sharing features on this page, please enable JavaScript. Croup is an infection of the upper airways that causes a barking cough and hoarseness. In some cases, it may also cause breathing difficulty and high-pitched breath sounds called stridor. Most children with croup get better on their own. Some need to visit an emergency room and may need to be admitted to a hospital.
After your child goes home from the hospital, follow the care instructions given by your child’s health care provider. Use the information below as a reminder.
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