It usually starts with a stuffy nose and a small cough. A couple of days later, your baby is coughing harder, breathing faster, and losing interest in feeds. From fall through spring, that pattern often turns out to be RSV. Respiratory syncytial virus is so common that almost every child catches it before age 2.…
Croup in Kids: The Barking Cough, Nighttime Symptoms, and When to Worry
Croup has a way of showing up at 2 a.m. Your child goes to bed with a runny nose, and a few hours later you wake to a cough that sounds like a seal barking. Their voice is hoarse, and each breath in comes with a squeaky, raspy sound. It’s scary to hear, but most…