Managing An Episode Of Croup
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Introduction
Using techniques to help your child control symptoms of croup can help prevent the need to see a health professional 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 or cool air.
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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| Last updated: | June 21, 2006 |
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| Author: | Cynthia Tank |
| Reviewed By: | Michael J. Sexton, MD - Pediatrics, Emmett Francoeur, MDCM, CSPQ, FRCPC - Pediatrics |
| Editors: | Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA, Terrina Vail |
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