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 ...

It’s frightening every time you hear it: that harsh, raspy cough that sounds like a seal barking. Chances are it’s croup— a common infection that’s usually nothing to worry about, but could be serious ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Various croup remedies can help treat symptoms in adults and children. These include over-the-counter medications, staying hydrated, and using a humidifier. Croup is a viral upper airway infection, ...

During cold season, parents should be prepared to know what is just a cold and what could be something more serious. One of the most common conditions among young children with respiratory viruses is ...

Croup is a cold-like illness that can be especially severe in children under 8. We’ve all heard of, and probably tried, various home remedies for cough and cold, from eating chicken soup to lathering ...