CROUP

CROUP
The child has difficulty breathing, and a short barking cough. Their cough may also sound like crowing or whistling. In severe attacks, the child may use muscles around their nose and neck as they struggle in their attempts to breathe. They may also have blue-tinged skin.
1. When you observe these symptoms, sit the child up and create a steamy atmosphere by boiling a kettle or running a bath.
2. Sitting them up may help them to breathe easier. Reassure the child, as they may be frightened.
3. Encourage the child to relax enough to breathe in the steam, and if the symptoms continue seek medical advice. Breathing in the steam may ease the child’s cough and help them breathe more easily.


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