Dec 3, 2022 · Croup refers to an infection of the upper airway, which becomes narrow, making it harder to breathe. Croup also causes a cough that sounds like barking. The cough and other signs and symptoms of croup are the result of swelling and irritation around the voice box (larynx), windpipe (trachea) and bronchial tubes (bronchi).

Dec 3, 2022 · This upper airway infection makes it harder to breathe and causes a barking cough. It involves swelling around the voice box, windpipe and bronchial tubes. Skip to content

If your child has a loud "barking" cough; fever; and noisy, high-pitched breathing, he or she may have a viral respiratory illness called croup. Robert Jacobson, M.D. Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine Mayo Clinic "Croup is a narrowing of the windpipe, and for most of us, it doesn't cause the same symptoms as it'll cause a young child.

Dec 5, 2019 · If your child has a loud "barking" cough; fever; and noisy, high-pitched breathing, he or she may have a viral respiratory illness called croup. "Croup is a narrowing of the windpipe, and for most of us, it doesn't cause the same symptoms as it'll cause a young child.

Feb 11, 2022 · Whooping cough (pertussis) is a highly contagious respiratory tract infection. In many people, it's marked by a severe hacking cough followed by a high-pitched intake of breath that sounds like "whoop." Before the vaccine was developed, whooping cough was considered a childhood disease.

Dec 11, 2024 · A cough once in a while is common and healthy. A cough that lasts for several weeks or one that brings up discolored or bloody mucus may be a sign of a condition that needs medical attention.

Dec 11, 2024 · A cough is called "acute" if it lasts less than three weeks. It's called "chronic" if it lasts longer than eight weeks in adults or longer than four weeks in children. Infections or flares of chronic lung conditions cause most acute coughs.

Jan 9, 2024 · A cough that persists for several weeks or brings up discolored or bloody mucus may indicate a condition that needs medical attention. A cough is your body's response when something irritates your throat or airways.

Oct 29, 2024 · A chronic cough is a cough that lasts eight weeks or longer in adults, or four weeks in children. A chronic cough is more than just annoying. It can interrupt your sleep and leave you feeling very tired. Severe cases of chronic cough can cause vomiting and lightheadedness, and even break a rib.

Oct 14, 2024 · Whooping cough is an infectious respiratory illness caused by Bordetella pertussis bacteria. It spreads through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. "This is an infection that causes quite a significant cough," says Dr. Nipunie Rajapakse, a pediatric infectious diseases expert with the Mayo Clinic Children's Center. "It can start ...