10 Symptoms of Croup
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Symptom #7: Difficulty Swallowing
All food and drink that we consume will pass through the throat. This part of the body is made of very soft and sensitive tissues that can become quite sore. This soreness can make it difficult for your child to swallow, and difficulty swallowing is a symptom that your little one may have croup.
A young child will not understand the reason for their soreness as we do. For the very young, it can be all but impossible to try and reason with them to explain they need to eat regardless of the pain. Make an appointment with the doctor, though, and they should hopefully be able to soothe the symptoms.
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