Understanding and Managing Croup in Children

In this episode of the Wonder Care Podcast, Sheena Mitchell, a Pharmacist and mother of three, discusses winter viruses with a focus on croup, a condition affecting the upper airways primarily in children under six. She explains the symptoms, causes, and ways to manage croup, emphasizing the importance of staying calm and offering reassurance to the child. Sheena also provides tips on hydration, rest, and when to seek medical attention. Additionally, she plays audio samples of stridor to help parents identify this characteristic sound.

00:00  Introduction to the WonderCare Podcast

00:23  Understanding Croup: Symptoms and Causes

01:49  Croup in Children: Age and Gender Factors

02:04  Recognizing the Croup Cough

03:22  Managing Croup at Home

06:03  When to Seek Medical Help

06:43  Identifying Stridor and Wheezing

09:10  Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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