I agree. I "barking" cough is characteristic of croup. My nephew has had it a few times.
Quoting amiesmomma:they will call it a "croup" cough. It is typically no worse than a regualr cold. Are you running a humidifier?
Poor baby! Sounds like croup. Croup is a contagious virus. With a croupy cough most kids need a steriod to break it up or even breathing treatments. Some times there can be so much 'gunk' that it won't clear fast enough and will cause ear infections and need antibiotics. Hope he gets to feeling better!!!!
Keep a cool mist humidifier running!!!!!
Quoting rHOPEb:Poor baby! Sounds like croup. Croup is a contagious virus. With a croupy cough most kids need a steriod to break it up or even breathing treatments. Some times there can be so much 'gunk' that it won't clear fast enough and will cause ear infections and need antibiotics. Hope he gets to feeling better!!!!
Keep a cool mist humidifier running!!!!!
Quoting kirstina:
The doctor said he has a cold. He wants me to do all the normal stuff. Vaporizer and tylenol for fever.
Quoting abra:
Oh good! Croup can be really dangerous for babies. i am glad it is nothing serious.
Quoting kirstina:
The doctor said he has a cold. He wants me to do all the normal stuff. Vaporizer and tylenol for fever.
Quoting kirstina:
I hate having sick kidos. Monicz was in for her 15 month check today and they tested her for RSV.
Quoting abra:
Oh good! Croup can be really dangerous for babies. i am glad it is nothing serious.
Quoting kirstina:
The doctor said he has a cold. He wants me to do all the normal stuff. Vaporizer and tylenol for fever.
7 month old used to love baby food, now... not so much?
- kirstina
on Feb. 15, 2013 at 7:57 AM