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Croup: Managing a Croup Attack

Introduction
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?
Where to go from here
Credits

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Where to go from here

If your child's symptoms do not improve after about 30 minutes, call or visit your doctor. If the episode is very severe or occurs in the middle of the night, consider taking your child to the emergency room.

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How can I help manage my child's croup episode?

Credits

Last Updated: June 7, 2010

Medical Review:: John Pope, MD - Pediatrics

Thomas Emmett Francoeur, MD, MDCM, CSPQ, FRCPC - Pediatrics

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