Know what the Croup is
What is the Croup?
Krupp is an infection in the upper airway, which causes difficulty in breathing and which causes coughing. Croup is a very common disease in young children. However, the disease can be risky. This disease starts with a cold and cold, and with this, the problem of fever and nose stuffing in children can also be seen. However, the disease is not serious and most children can be treated at home.
Reason
What happens in the Croup?
In Krupp's disease, there is swelling of the larynx and windpipe. Inflammation causes the airway under the vocal cord to become tight and this causes breathing sounds and difficulty in breathing. It is caused by an infection. The disease is more common in children between three months and five years. As the child ages, this problem decreases in him. Because, their windpipe gets bigger with age, which makes it easier to breathe. However, the disease can occur at any time but in winter the problem is more.
Symptoms
Some of the symptoms of Krupp's disease are:
Cough cough
Hoarse voice
Smell and noise while breathing
fever
Rashes
Redness in eyes
swollen lymph nodes
Severe symptoms
If you see below severe symptoms in children and stay for three to five days. In which there is no benefit of home remedies, then you should seek the advice of a doctor immediately. These severe symptoms are as follows:
Breathing and exhaling sound,
When the baby is crying or excited, there is a lot of breath sounds,
Too much saliva comes out and has trouble swallowing anything,
Breathing faster than normal,
Having trouble breathing,
The baby's batchen, lifeless or tired,
Blue or brown skin around nose, mouth or nails,
Dryness of lips and tongue,
Loss of urine or something that shows that there is a lack of water in the body of the child.
Reason
The main cause of the group is viral infection, especially parainfluenza virus. The child comes in contact with the virus through breathing. Krupp may also occur due to sneezing by an infected person or it may be infected with toys or something else. An infection can occur if your child touches a contaminated surface.
The diagnosis
The diagnosis of Krupp is usually made by a doctor:
The doctor will first ask about the symptoms of this disease and examine the patient's breath.
Will examine the baby's chest with a stethoscope.
The child's throat will be examined for diagnosis of the group.
Sometimes X-rays or other tests are used to detect other possible diseases.
If the group is severe, the doctor may also give an X-ray of the throat.
the treatment
Most group cases are not serious and can be treated at home. First of all try to keep your baby calm as his crying can make the disease worse.
In fever, medicines can be given to the patient but only after the doctor's advice.
Breathing moist air can help children feel better. Children try to breathe moist air
Use a cool-mist humidifier for this.
Allow the child to take cold air outside for some time in cold weather.
To avoid lack of water in the child's body, allow him to consume more water and fluids. With that, let him rest enough.
If your child's condition is serious, he may be advised to take these medicines:
Steroids: It can be given to reduce airway inflammation. You will see its benefits in a short time.
A single dose of dexamethasone is usually advised for long-lasting effects.
