10/10/2025
🎠 **Croup Season Reminder from Trifecta Medical Group**
That *barking cough* keeping your little one (and you) up at night? It might be **croup** — a viral illness that causes swelling around the vocal cords and windpipe, leading to that classic **seal-like cough** 🐶 and **hoarse voice**.
**🩺 Common Signs & Symptoms:**
• Barking cough (especially at night)
• Hoarse or raspy voice
• Noisy breathing (stridor)
• Mild fever or runny nose
**💧 Home Remedies & Relief:**
• Sit in a **steamy bathroom** for 10–15 minutes to help open airways
• Step outside into **cool night air** to reduce swelling
• Run a **humidifier** near the bed
• Keep your child **hydrated and calm** (crying can worsen symptoms)
**⚠️ When to Seek Medical Evaluation:**
• Stridor (noisy breathing) **at rest**
• **Chest retractions** (skin pulling between ribs or at the collarbone)
• **Bluish lips or fingertips**
• **Drooling**, trouble swallowing, or excessive fatigue
• **Rapid or labored breathing**
Croup is most often viral — commonly caused by **parainfluenza viruses** — and usually improves within a few days. However, if your child shows signs of respiratory distress, seek care immediately.
💙 **Trifecta Medical Group**
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📞 502-694-5450
⚖️ **Disclaimer:** This content is for *educational and informational purposes only* and is *not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.* Always consult your healthcare provider with any concerns.
