Croup A distinctive cough in children that sounds like a barking seal or a foghorn. There may be a hoarse voice and sometimes by a breathing pattern called stridor .
Stridor is a harsh raspy breathing sound heard mostly when breathing in.
The main concern is if the child is having difficulty breathing . The difficulty breathing may be minimal or severe. A child who is having mild or moderate distress in the day may be alot worse in the night. The physician should be seen or at least contacted if they are having moderate to severe breathing difficulty in the day. Children at most risk for getting into trouble with their breathing are usually under 3 years of age.