Croup in kids occurs due to a viral infection in the vocal cords and the trachea (windpipe). The infection causes swelling ...

Coughing is one of the body's defense mechanisms of getting rid of phlegm, mucus, sputum, postnasal drip, or a foreign body.

A baby's cough can range in cause and severity. Recognizing the factors that differentiate between a minor cough that is ...

But vaccines are critical for protecting infants, who can get seriously ill from the disease. Because their airways are so small, babies with whooping cough can struggle to breathe. One out of ...

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Croup is a common infection in children. It causes swelling in the upper part of the airway in the neck. It causes a barking cough, with or without fever ... A high-pitched “creaking” or whistling ...

About half the cases were up to date on their pertussis vaccines, which protects against whooping cough. "Those who are unvaccinated or too young to be vaccinated, such as infants, are at the ...

However, not everyone develops the whooping sound. Infants may not cough at all; they may struggle to breathe, or even temporarily stop breathing. See a physician if coughing leads to vomiting ...

But with its harsh cough that sounds like a seal barking ... mild but it's important to call NHS 111 if you think your child has croup as they may need treatment. Croup mainly affects youngsters ...