Croup is contagious. It can be passed from person to person easily but is most common in children and, occasionally, adolescents. It’s rarely seen in grown-ups, and when it does appear, the symptoms ...

The last few weeks have shown that the Omicron variant of COVID-19 is different from previous strains, and that includes some of the symptoms that can pop up. One that’s getting a lot of attention ...

UPMC Pinnacle in Camp Hill reports they are seeing croup this week. Croup is a viral upper respiratory infection that causes a very barky cough, hoarse voice, sore throat and usually a fever the first ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The omicron variant is causing a familiar illness in kids: croup. The common condition causes young children to sound like a seal when they cough. Helen DeVos Children's Hospital ...

When Melissa Sheridan’s daughter, Stella, had a telltale ‘barky cough', she knew right away her 8-month-old had croup. “It sounded like a seal,” the Virginia-based mom told TODAY Parents of the ...

Wondering how to differentiate a croup cough from something else? Here are the telltale signs, plus advice for managing croup in kids. Medically reviewed by Wendy L. Hunter, M.D. Of all the surprising ...

Q-I thought croup was a simple condition seen in children, but my doctor gave me a long lesson on something called croup syndrome. Now I`m more confused than ever. A-Croup syndrome is a term for four ...

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – An increase in croup cases is tied directly to the omicron variant of COVID-19, according to pediatricians. Croup is a childhood illness that’s commonly distinguished by a loud ...

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Some children infected with the Omicron variant are experiencing croup-like symptoms, NBC News reported. Croup is an infection in the upper airway that causes a harsh cough that sounds like barking.