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“Croup” often occurs during the transition between autumn and winter, and is most common in children between 6 months and 3 years old. (Schematic diagram/PIXABAY)

What should I do if my baby makes “dog barking” inexplicably? A few days ago, a mother in Kaohsiung discovered that her 2-year-old son often made strange high-frequency breathing sounds when he coughed after catching a cold, even like a dog barking. After quickly taking her son to the emergency room, she learned that he was suffering from a common disease. The “croup” of autumn and winter. Later, after supportive treatment, the boy recovered successfully.

It is understood that the mother of the 2-year-old boy said that after his son contracted the cold virus, he would have a “whooshing” breath sound when breathing, a high-frequency sound similar to a dog barking, and his coughing would also become very weird. Go to After the emergency at Kaohsiung Datong Hospital, it was found from the X-ray examination and clinical conditions that the pediatrician Li Jieming diagnosed the boy as being infected with “croup.” Fortunately, due to prompt medical treatment, the boy has successfully recovered after receiving supportive treatment.

Dr. Li Jieming mentioned that typical croup will cause the patient to have a hoarse voice, cough with abnormal sounds, and make an “uh-uh” sound when inhaling, as if he can’t breathe in. Croup often occurs during the change of seasons in autumn and winter. It is especially common in the age group of 6 months to 3 years old. If the disease is severe, shortness of breath and difficulty may occur.

In addition, Dr. Li Jieming also explained that croup is generally caused by viral infection. The best way to prevent it is to pay attention to respiratory etiquette, including wearing a mask, washing hands frequently, etc. Generally, it can be cured with only supportive therapy. If you go to a large hospital During the consultation, steroids and epinephrine chemical treatments will be given. Antibiotics are less likely to be used, but in severe cases, intubation is still required.

In this regard, he reminded that influenza viruses, parainfluenza viruses, respiratory fusion viruses, etc. may cause croup, so parents should pay special attention to their children’s physical condition during the transition between autumn and winter.

2023-10-17 04:09:33

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