Condition
Croup
A viral infection in young children that swells the upper airway and causes a barking cough and noisy breathing.
Also called: barking cough, croupy cough
Who Can Help with Croup?
- Pediatricians
A physician who provides checkups, vaccines and medical care for infants, children and teenagers.
- Urgent Care Centers
A walk-in clinic that treats illnesses and injuries that need care the same day but are not life-threatening.
Related
General information, not medical advice. Ask a provider about croup and what is right for you.