Croup is an inflammation of the larynx, trachea and bronchi. It affects the voice box due to an infection of the vocal cord. In adults this disease is known as laryngitis. It obstructs the breathing which makes this disease severe. This condition should not be ignored, especially in infants as it may be very dangerous. The inflammation leads to stridor or noisy breathing, due to an obstruction in the airway, between the nose and the lungs. Sometimes the underside of the tongue also swells up. The cough sounds like the bark of a sea lion and becomes worse at night.
– Some tips to follow
Remove the triggering agents like baby formula, cow’s milk from the house.
Try to eliminate dairy products like cheese, milk, ice-cream and other substances like corn, wheat and sugar.
– Home Remedies for Croup
Turn on the shower with hot water. Let the bathroom fill with warm mist. Take your child into the bathroom and let him breathe the warm steam. This helps in clearing the conjunction and allows the child to breathe.
Another method is to loosely place a warm, moist cloth on the mouth and nose of the patient. The warm fumes help in...
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