Common Causes And Risk Factors Of Croup

Age

Croup generally only affects children between about three months to six years old, depending on the type. Most infants will not contract croup before three months old, and children over six years old typically do not get croup. This is because their windpipes have expanded over time. With the expansion of the windpipes, children are less likely to develop chronic swelling in their airways that obstruct their breathing and causes the seal-like barking cough characteristic of croup. It is incredibly rare for croup to occur in teens or adults, but there are occasional cases of this happening. Older children, teens, and adults can develop sore throats and coughs after coming into contact with a child who has croup.