Croup is a common respiratory infection in children that causes the upper airway to swell. That makes it difficult for little ones to breathe. You’re more likely to see (or should we say, hear) croup during the fall and winter months. It’s most severe in children under the age of 3 and is rarely seen in kids over the age of 5. The biggest red flag for croup is the signature seal-like barking cough, which is typically worse at night. It can be very high-pitched and can be unsettling — even downri

Is your child making these noises? These are the classic sounds of croup infection. Croup is a viral infection that causes swelling and inflammation of the throat and airway. This can cause noisy breathing, known as stridor, and a classic barking cough. Find out more about croup from our Kids Health Info fact sheet: https://www.rch.org.au/kidsinfo/fact_sheets/Croup/ Follow The Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne for expert advice, helpful tips and the latest Kids Health Info resources. | The Ro