Croup Cough Diagnosis, Causes and More
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6. Treating Croup
Luckily, most cases of croup are mild and can be treated at home. Crying makes symptoms worse, so the child must remain as calm and comfortable as possible. A child with croup may read, play quietly or rest in a seated position.5NHS Choices, NHS, www.nhs.uk/conditions/croup/.
The child needs to drink lots of fluids. Warm liquids, such as soup, can help soothe the vocal cords. Honey can help soothe the throats of children who are at least one year old. A cool-mist humidifier can also help.2‘Home Treatments For Croup That Will Help Your Child’s Barking Cough.’ University of Utah Health, healthcare.utah.edu/the-scope/shows.php’shows=0/bo3b8lay.
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