Croup Cough Diagnosis, Causes and More
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9. When Is It Necessary to Call an Ambulance?
If a child with croup suddenly runs a very high fever, or the symptoms drastically worsen, parents should seek immediate medical attention.
The biggest worry with croup is that the child stops breathing. This is rare, but it does happen. If a child is visibly struggling to breathe with their stomach sucking in on each breath, their breathing changes or stops or they develop a blue tinge on their lips or skin, they need to go to the hospital for emergency treatment.5NHS Choices, NHS, www.nhs.uk/conditions/croup/.
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