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Croup: Managing a Croup Attack
Using techniques to help your child control symptoms of croup can help prevent the need to see a doctor at a clinic or emergency room. These techniques focus on keeping your child's airway open to make breathing easier.
- Keep calm and soothe your child. Anxiety and panic can make symptoms worse.
- Recognize that symptoms often sound and appear worse than they really are.
- Use moisture.
What is an episode of croup?
Why should you manage your child's attacks of croup?
How can I help manage my child's croup episode?
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| By: | Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: June 7, 2010 |
| Medical Review: | John Pope, MD - Pediatrics Thomas Emmett Francoeur, MDCM, CSPQ, FRCPC - Pediatrics | |
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