Croup can be a scary thing for new parents to watch their babies struggle with, so here is a primer on what it is and how to best treat it. Croup is a common respiratory illness, characterized by a ...

UPMC Children’s Community Pediatrics is seeing viral upper respiratory infections. WellSpan Pediatric Medicine Physicians across the Midstate are seeing insect bites and sunburn this week. “The summer ...

Croup, a cold-like infection that’s common in kids, is one of those. Jim Harbaugh, head football coach at the University of Michigan, recently spoke about croup on his podcast, “Attack Each ...

The croup cough Sheridan’s daughter experienced is synonymous with croup. “They are frequently crying, but have a raspy voice or no voice at all,” Sneed said.

Croup can be "scary to hear, but it doesn't mean there is any problem with the lungs," she said. "The main treatment is to keep the upper airways open and clear until the inflammation subsides." ...

Croup, an inflammation of the airway, is caused by common viruses. It can obstruct the airway and cause breathing problems. About 5 percent of children diagnosed with croup require a hospital stay.

The Challenge alum Jenna Compono shared a frightening update regarding daughter Carmella’s health. “Thank you everyone for ...

Dr. Forbes, of Boston, relates, in a late num ber of the Medical Journal, a case in which a severe attack of croup was cured by the ap plication of sponges wrung out of hot water to the throat, ...

Croup, explains The Early Show medical correspondent Dr. Emily Senay, is a very common childhood illness. About one in every 20 children under age six will develop croup at some point.

Croup is generally harmless, but because it's a cough that sounds like a dog or seal barking, it can shock parents who've never been exposed to it.

Because the littlest ones who more often get croup still can’t get vaccinated, Hoyen said, it would be best to make sure everyone around them is fully vaccinated, if possible.