The following statements are not intending to replace your physician's treatments. Any serious illness should always consult with your doctors. Croup Croup is an infection in which the larynx and trachea narrow because of swelling. Symptoms include harsh cough, tightness in the lungs, and production of thick mucus. Coughing fits and wheezing are also evident.
Attacks occur most frequently at night and are usually preceded by bronchitis or a common cold.
Children are more susceptible to this illness than adults because children's narrower airways are more easily clogged with mucus when inflamed. There are vitamins and minerals that may help boost the immune system and therefore aid in healing. Many herbs may be used to calm the harsh cough associated with croup. Herbs Eucalyptus oil diffused into the room by adding a few drops to a humidifier or a cool-mist vaporizer may help to calm coughs. Ginger can possibly loosen mucus Chamomile tea may help soothe a cough and promote sleep.