Croup is a condition that affects babies’ and young children’s airways. It is usually mild, but call NHS 111 or see a GP if you are worried, if they get worse, or if symptoms do not go away after 48 hours.
SYMPTOMS
TREATMENT
Croup usually gets better on its own within 48 hours, but until it does:
Take the child to A&E immediately or call 999 if:
Adapted from the NHS website
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