Croup Symptoms

Symptoms

Croup often begins as an ordinary cold. If there's enough swelling, irritation and coughing, a child can develop:

• Loud barking cough that's made worse by crying and coughing, as well as anxiety and distress, setting up a cycle of worsening symptoms.
• Fever.
• Hoarse voice.
• Noisy or labored breathing.

Symptoms of croup are often worse at night and usually last for 3 to 5 days.