Croup is a viral illness that the whole family can get, but it typically occurs in younger children. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Robert Jacobson, a pediatrician, explains what parents can do if their child develops croup. https://mayocl.in/2LrP38Z | Mayo Clinic

Croup at a glance 👶🫁 A quick refresher on one of the most common pediatric respiratory conditions. 🔹 Viral cause (often parainfluenza) 🔹 Barking cough, stridor, hoarseness 🔹 Mild cases = home care 🔹 Severe = dexamethasone, nebulized epi, oxygen Stay sharp on the signs, symptoms, and when to escalate. #pediatricnursing #croup #nurselife❤️ #nursetips #clinicalskills #nursingeducation #Pediatrics #nursingmadesimple #nursingschoolhelp #nursingstudynotes #rn #lpn #atiteas #NCLEX | QLexNursing

Is your child making these noises? These are the classic sounds of croup infection. Croup is a viral infection that causes swelling and inflammation of the throat and airway. This can cause noisy breathing, known as stridor, and a classic barking cough. Find out more about croup from our Kids Health Info fact sheet: https://www.rch.org.au/kidsinfo/fact_sheets/Croup/ Follow The Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne for expert advice, helpful tips and the latest Kids Health Info resources. | The Ro