Croup is a condition that affects the lungs, voice box, and windpipe in young children. It most often occurs due to a group of viruses called human parainfluenza viruses (HPIVs). No vaccine can ...

Has your child got a bad cough that almost sounds like a seal? Hearing a child with croup is concerning to any parent. Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, breaks down what is happening to cause the nasty ...

If your child’s croup symptoms last longer than three to five days or begin to worsen, it is important to seek medical advice without delay. Certain warning signs indicate the need for urgent medical ...