How To Prevent And Treat Croup

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.

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