Croup - Learn more
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Croup is a common childhood condition characterised by a barking cough and noisy breathing. It occurs when an infection with a virus causes inflammation and swelling of the voice box and windpipe, making it harder to breathe. Croup can be a serious, life-threatening condition, but most cases will settle without any intervention.
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