It presents itself as a barking cough that sounds like a dog or a seal. It's an infection in the upper airway, according to the Mayo Clinic, caused by inflammation of the larynx and trachea in ...
Changes in the cough’s sound or tone Parents usually recognise their child’s typical cough, so a distinct change might be worth a check-up. "A 'barking' cough can indicate croup, an infection of the ...
1. A baby or child with croup will have difficulty breathing and a short, barking cough. Their cough may also sound like crowing or whistling. In severe attacks, the baby or child may use muscles ...
COVID-19 may include loss of taste or smell. The flu and almost a dozen other viruses can cause croup which presents with a distinct barking cough. And then there’s whooping cough which is a ...