Treatment of Croup!

Treatment of Croup

Homeopathic Treatment of Croup
Acupuncture & Acupressure Treatment of Croup
Psychotherapy Treatment of Croup
Conventional / Allopathic Treatment of Croup
Surgical Treatment of Croup
Dietary & Herbal Treatment of Croup
Other Treatment of Croup
What is Croup
Symptoms of Croup
Causes of Croup
Risk factors of Croup
Complications of Croup
Lab Investigations and Diagnosis of Croup
Precautions & Prevention of Croup
Treatment of Croup

Homeopathic Treatment of Croup

Homeopathic remedies aid in relieving breathing difficulties. It also helps relieve symptoms associated with a rattling cough. Some of the homeopathic remedies for croup are:

Aconite
Spongia
Hepar sulph
Bromine
Sanguinaria

Acupuncture and Acupressure Treatment of Croup

Acupuncture diagnoses the case of croup on the basis of disturbance of external and internal factors like heat, cold, dampness etc. Therapist then treats the case accordingly.

Conventional / Allopathic Treatment of Croup

In the allopathic Treatment of Croup, acetaminophen (Tylenol, others) may help if your child has a fever. corticosteroids, epinephrine or another medication may prescribed to help open the airways. Antibiotics are effective only if your child has a bacterial infection.

Dietary & Herbal Treatment of Croup

Drink enough fluids
Avoid dairy products
Give foods to your child that don’t need chewing

What is Croup?

Croup is a harsh, repetitive cough. It is a childhood condition that affects the windpipe (trachea) and the two airways that branch off from it to the lungs.

Symptoms of Croup

Fever
Hoarse voice
Loud, harsh, barking cough
Makes noisy, high-pitched breathing sounds

Causes of Croup

Parainfluenza virus
Respiratory syncytial virus
Other respiratory viruses
Risk factors of Croup

Common in children age 5 and younger

Complications of Croup

Pneumonia 

Diagnosis of Croup

Diagnosis of Croup involves the following tests:

Physical exam
X-rays
Examine your child’s throat
Listen to your child’s chest with a stethoscope

Precautions & Prevention of Croup

Keep your child away from anyone who’s sick
Keep your child’s immunizations current
Wash your child’s hands frequently