A grandmother and two teenagers survived an apparent murder-suicide that left a husband and wife dead inside a home in Aldie, Va., the Loundoun County Sheriff's Office said.
6 doctors agreed: Croup: Croup is usually self-limiting, lasting 5-7 days, but as with any other respiratory infections, cough is usually the last symptom to go away. Postinfectious cough can last up to several weeks, and it can trigger brochospasm especially if the child has asthma.
Symptoms of croup. In addition to the barking cough, your child may have a fever and a high-pitched noise as they breathe in (stridor). Another sign that it may be croup is that the cough is worse at night. Your child may have these symptoms for 3 to 5 days.