How To Prevent And Treat Croup

Fever Reducing Medicine

Fever is a common symptom of croup. But while a fever is beneficial in fighting off infections and healing the affected area, high fevers can cause children to feel achy and restless. This discomfort can make them more irritable and cause them to cry. Crying can cause the airways to become more inflamed and increase the pain and issues caused by croup.

Fever-reducing medication, such as acetaminophen, can help ease the fever and allow children to sleep easier. It is important to follow dosing recommendations or the advice of their doctor when giving these medications to children. To reduce inflammation potentially associated with croup, try ibuprofen instead of acetaminophen.

Rest

Rest is important for almost any illness since the body is better able to fight infections while asleep. Encouraging a child to sleep can help them fight the infection quicker. The more sleep they get in conjunction with other home treatments, the more likely they can beat croup quickly and be back to themselves in a few days. Being overly active or fussy can have negative effects, such as further irritating the throat and causing inflammation to increase. This can make the child fussy and cause more issues. Promoting as much rest as possible during this time is very important for healing.