Croup
About the disease & condition
Known symptoms
- Barking, seal-like cough
- Hoarseness of voice
- Noisy or difficult breathing (stridor), especially at night
Known causes
- Parainfluenza virus (most common cause)
- Other seasonal viral infections
Care
- Use humidified or cool mist air
- Ensure adequate hydration
- Keep the child calm to ease breathing
- Seek immediate medical care if breathing difficulty worsens
Relevant Specialties
Pediatrics
Our Paediatrics services provide comprehensive, family-centred care for infants, children and adolescents. Be it routine check-ups, immunisations, complex, multisystem treatment or critical care. Our multidisciplinary team of paediatricians, neonatologists, paediatric surgeons, cardiologists, neurologists, nephrologists, dietitians and therapists work together to design personalised care plans supported by advanced diagnostics, paediatric endoscopy, PICU services and transplant-linked pathways. We deliver round-the-clock emergency and intensive paediatric support (including ECMO and CRRT where needed) and run specialist clinics for respiratory, gastroenterology, cardiology, neurology, renal and growth or developmental concerns.
Bahrain
A trusted destination for specialised medical care supported by expert clinical professionals.
KIMSHEALTH Bahrain
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Facilities
120+
Doctors
25+
Specialities
40+
Services
Oman
A trusted destination for specialised medical care supported by expert clinical professionals.
KIMSHEALTH Oman3
Facilities
80+
Doctors
30+
Specialties
20+
Services
Qatar
Multispecialty medical centers delivering top-notch care to the people of Qatar.
KIMSHEALTH Qatar3
Facilities
50+
Doctors
20+
Specialities
10+
Services
Saudi Arabia
The largest multispeciality clinic in Jubail, offering quality medical care to the citizens.
KIMSHEALTH Saudi Arabia2
Facilities
50+
Doctors
20+
Specialties
10+
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