What is Croup?
Croup is an infection that causes the upper airway to become narrow, making it harder to breathe, and causes a very distinct “barking” cough.
Taking a breath often produces a high-pitched whistling sound called stridor.
Thankfully, croup often sounds worse than it actually is, and there’s many things you can do to help at home.
Spongia Tosta is a remedy for dry mucous membranes of the mouth, nose, throat, and larynx, dry coughs, swollen or inflamed glands, and certain types of respiratory and cardiac problems. This dissolvable supplement can help relieve the dry, barking cough that comes with Croup.
COLD AIR
Cold air can help relieve croup-related breathing issues almost immediately. If the weather is cold enough outside you can take your child outside for some fresh, cold air for about 10-20 minutes. Another option is sticking your child’s head in the freezer, and letting them breathe in the cold air for 1-2 minutes.
STEAM SHOWERS
Breathing in moist air is another way to relieve symptoms almost immediately. Head into the bathroom, shut the door, and turn on the shower as hot as it can go. Once the room is nice and moist, bring your child in to breathe in the moist air for 10 minutes. You can also use a humidifier in your child’s room while they sleep.
PROPPED UP REST
The body heals when it sleeps, so rest is extremely important when battling off an illness.
However, when a child is struggling with croup, resting in a flat position can make it more difficult to breathe. Depending on the age of the child, you can prop them up with bed pillows. Or for babies and infants, you can put books or rolled up towels under the crib mattress or sheet to create an incline.
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CONVENTIONAL TREATMENTS
Steroids like dexamethasone, prednisone, or prednisolone to decrease airway swelling
Breathing treatments with epinephrine (typically used for severe cases to quickly reduce swelling in the airways)
Antibiotics are NOT helpful for croup, because it’s typically caused by a virus rather than bacteria
WHEN TO SEE A DOCTOR
Symptoms last longer than 3-5 days
Struggling to breathe
Flaring nostrils
Has problems swallowing
Overly lethargic
Unusual restlessness or agitation
An abnormal sucking in of the chest and abdominal muscles (retractions)
Develops a blue or gray tint around the nose, in or around the mouth, or on the fingernails.
Makes high-pitched breathing sounds when not crying or upset.
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