{"id":1204,"date":"2025-06-11T04:48:02","date_gmt":"2025-06-11T04:48:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/demoweb.meridian.net.in\/2025\/tmm\/?post_type=diseases&#038;p=1204"},"modified":"2025-06-11T06:18:05","modified_gmt":"2025-06-11T06:18:05","slug":"croup","status":"publish","type":"diseases","link":"https:\/\/demoweb.meridian.net.in\/2025\/tmm\/diseases\/croup\/","title":{"rendered":"Croup"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>What is Croup?<\/h3>\r\n<p><strong>Croup<\/strong> is a common upper respiratory infection that affects young children. It causes inflammation and swelling of the airways, leading to a distinctive barking cough and difficulty breathing.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h4>Common Symptoms<\/h4>\r\n<ul class=\"list\">\r\n  <li>Barking cough<\/li>\r\n  <li>Hoarse voice<\/li>\r\n  <li>Stridor (a high-pitched whistling sound when breathing)<\/li>\r\n  <li>Difficulty breathing<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n<h3>Causes of Croup<\/h3>\r\n<p>Croup is most commonly caused by viral infections, including:<\/p>\r\n<ul class=\"list\">\r\n  <li>Parainfluenza virus (most common)<\/li>\r\n  <li>Influenza virus<\/li>\r\n  <li>Adenovirus<\/li>\r\n  <li>Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n<h3>Risk Factors<\/h3>\r\n<ul class=\"list\">\r\n  <li>Young age (6 months to 3 years)<\/li>\r\n  <li>Exposure to secondhand smoke<\/li>\r\n  <li>Weakened immune system<\/li>\r\n  <li>Seasonal outbreaks (commonly in fall and early winter)<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n<h3>When to Seek Medical Attention<\/h3>\r\n<p>Contact a healthcare provider immediately if your child experiences:<\/p>\r\n<ul class=\"list\">\r\n  <li>Struggling to breathe<\/li>\r\n  <li>Blue or pale lips\/face (signs of low oxygen)<\/li>\r\n  <li>High fever that doesn\u2019t go down<\/li>\r\n  <li>Drooling or difficulty swallowing<\/li>\r\n  <li>Symptoms that worsen or don\u2019t improve with home care<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n<h3>Home Management Tips<\/h3>\r\n<ul class=\"list\">\r\n  <li>Use a cool-mist humidifier to ease breathing<\/li>\r\n  <li>Take the child into a steamy bathroom or offer exposure to cool night air<\/li>\r\n  <li>Keep the child calm and upright to ease breathing<\/li>\r\n  <li>Use over-the-counter fever reducers like acetaminophen or ibuprofen (as advised by a pediatrician)<\/li>\r\n  <li>Ensure the child stays well-hydrated<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n<h3>Croup in Infants and Toddlers<\/h3>\r\n<p>Infants and toddlers are more vulnerable to croup complications due to their smaller airways. Watch closely for signs of severe distress, and do not hesitate to seek emergency care if symptoms escalate.<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is Croup? Croup is a common upper respiratory infection that affects young children. 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