What Croup is?

Croup is a condition that affects babies' and young children's airways. 

The cough and other symptoms of croup are the result of swelling around the vocal cords (larynx), windpipe (trachea) and bronchial tubes (bronchi). When a cough forces air through this narrowed passage, the swollen vocal cords produce a noise similar to a seal barking. Likewise, taking a breath often produces a high-pitched whistling sound (stridor).
Croup typically occurs in younger children. Croup usually isn't serious and most cases can be treated at home.
 Symptoms of croup:

• a barking cough that sounds like a seal (you can hear example watching the video )
• a hoarse voice
• difficulty breathing
• a rasping sound when breathing in

Your child will usually have cold-like symptoms to begin with, such as a temperature, runny nose and cough.
Croup symptoms usually come on after a few days and are often worse at night.

How to treat croup at home

Croup usually gets better on its own within 48 hours.

Do

• stay calm
• sit your child upright
• comfort them if they're distressed (crying can make the symptoms worse)
• give them plenty of fluids
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  What is the treatment?

  Croup is caused by viruses, so antibiotics do not help.
  Mild cases of croup can be managed at home and no medication is needed.
  In moderate to severe croup, steroid medication is an effective treatment given by doctors. This reduces the swelling in your child's airway and helps them to breathe more easily. It does not change the cough but does reduce the stridor (the harsh noise heard when your child breathes in) which is the most serious aspect of the illness. Steroids work for about 48 hours.
  In the most severe cases, nebulised adrenaline may also be given
  
  Sources : NHS, Mayo Clinic, Kidshealth , WebMD etc.
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