What Is Croup?
10. How Should a Child Be Comforted During Croup?
Since agitation, crying and being upset can exacerbate croup symptoms, it is helpful for parents to keep their children relaxed and calm while the condition progresses. This can be difficult since coughing and tightness in the airways can be upsetting. Breastfeeding mothers can comfort a child through feeding, while other methods of comfort include rocking, singing and holding the child upright to encourage healthy breathing.
Croup is a common childhood illness caused by a virus and is usually self-limiting without any treatment. Keeping the child comfortable while the condition progresses and bringing the child in to be evaluated by a doctor if the condition seems to worsen are the best methods of treatment for croup. Luckily, most cases resolve within a few days with little to no treatment and no lasting effects.
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