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DeuceBane t1_it7cn5h wrote

Reply to comment by seanrok in D.C.-area children’s hospitals are at capacity by fastclickertoggle

It’s starting to get chilly- you know the steamy shower trick/go outside trick right? Instant croup relief

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seanrok t1_it7emuq wrote

Yep, thanks. Lincoln has had croup every year since birth, lol. Poor kid hated when we’d bathe, then wrap him and go on the porch.

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epdiablo02 t1_it9l2sf wrote

Consider allergy meds. Oldest child had chronic croup for years as well as frequent bouts of asthma and eczema. Started Children’s Claritin around age five and there have been barely any issues with croup, asthma and/or eczema since then.

Also, using saline nasal irrigation at the first sign of stuffy nose/congestion cut the recovery time from respiratory bugs in half and generally would prevent the congestion from settling in the lungs (so we would avoid 1-2 weeks of unnecessary coughing).

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DeuceBane t1_it7o6xr wrote

Yeah I used to get it, I can remember that feeling of drawing in the chilly morning air. The process sucked but it’s crazy how well it works !

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Millenniauld t1_it9m0ev wrote

I've never heard this, but my kiddo got croup this past spring due to Covid. I'll keep it in mind for the winter, thanks!

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