GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The omicron variant is causing a familiar illness in kids: croup. The common condition causes young children to sound like a seal when they cough. Helen DeVos Children's Hospital ...

PHOENIX — A doctor at Phoenix Children’s Hospital wants parents to be aware of a loud, barking-like cough known as croup that’s showing up among children infected with the omicron variant of COVID-19.

Covid-19's omicron variant appears to be affecting children under age 5 in a new way: a harsh, barking cough known as croup. While croup generally is not harmful, it can be frightening for parents ...

Having a sick child is scary — especially if they’re making odd noises that sound like barking, whooping, or like they’re gasping for air. Croup and whooping cough (pertussis) are two illnesses that ...

Croup and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are related conditions. RSV is one of the common causes of croup in children. Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) causes lung and respiratory tract infections ...

Infections often cause toddlers to cough at night. It may sound like barking or whooping. Caregivers can ensure children get plenty of rest and clear fluids, give them a warm bath or shower before bed ...

For centuries, doctors and caregivers have listened to the different types of cough in search of clues to help diagnose underlying disease. Coughs are a valuable diagnostic tool, but how do you know ...

The omicron variant is causing a familiar illness in kids: croup. The common condition causes young children to sound like a seal when they cough.