HomeoRemedyDry, barking cough
- Dry, deep, barking cough
- Hoarse, toneless voice
- Burning sensation in the throat and larynx
Nose, Throat & Voice
Croup (Non-Diphtheric)
Acute respiratory condition with hoarse, barking cough and difficulty breathing
Overview
Croup is a respiratory condition that causes a distinctive barking cough, hoarseness, and difficulty breathing, especially in young children. It is typically caused by a viral infection and can be effectively managed with proper treatment.
Remedies often used
The right one depends on your exact symptoms, not just the name of the problem. The Remedy Finder compares them for you.
Hoarse, croupy cough that sounds like sawing through a board
- Sensation of a feather or crumbs in the throat or larynx
- Rough, scraping sensation in the throat and soft palate
- Hoarse, deep, toneless, cracked voice
Breathing sounds as if air is passing through a metallic tube
- Hoarse, rough cough
- Sensation of a feather or crumbs in the throat
- Clergyman's sore throat with rough, scraping, dry sensation in the fauces
Barking cough with flushed face
- Barking, croupy cough
- Flushed, red face during coughing
- Dry, hot skin
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Sanguinaria canadensisSpasmodic, dry, irritative cough with wheezing and whistlingHepar sulphurHoarse, dry barking cough with whistling respirationPhosphorusHoarse, racking cough with profuse purulent phlegm coughed upAntimonium tartaricumSawing, rattling respiration as if air passages are full of mucusSambucus nigraParoxysmal, suffocative cough coming on about midnightLachesis mutusUlceration of the throat, with a dark, dusky red appearance
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Get the appSee a doctor if
- Difficulty breathing or swallowing that worsens or does not improve with treatment
- Bluish discoloration of the skin or lips, indicating a lack of oxygen
- Severe, persistent coughing that interferes with the child's ability to breathe or sleep
- High fever that does not respond to fever-reducing medication
- Lethargy, extreme fatigue, or signs of dehydration
Everyday tips
- Keep the child's environment cool and humid, such as using a cool-mist humidifier
- Offer the child sips of cold water or ice chips to soothe the throat
- Avoid exposing the child to cold wind or sudden temperature changes
- Provide rest and comfort, and monitor the child's breathing closely
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- Seek medical attention if the symptoms worsen or the child has difficulty breathing
- Follow the healthcare provider's instructions for any prescribed medications
Related health issues
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