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DESCRIPTION
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Croup, known medically as laryngotracheobronchitis, is an infection of the voice box. It is a common illness in infants and children from 3 months to 3 years of age. Croup usually occurs during late fall, winter, and early spring. Antibiotics will not work, but other medicines can be given to help your child feel better. A child may get croup more than once.
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CAUSES
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Croup usually starts with a cold, cough, and sore throat.
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SYMPTOMS
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Often the child has a barky cough, noisy breathing, and a hoarse voice. Other signs are fast breathing, problems swallowing, and restlessness. Croup attacks usually occur during the evening or night. The attacks are worst during the first 2 to 3 days.
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COMPLICATIONS
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s Children can die from croup, but the chances of this are very small if you follow your doctor's suggestions.
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