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.
Airways are narrowed by inflammation of the larynx, trachea, and bronchi, as well as by heightened production of mucus. Croup is most common in children ages 6 months to 3 years, although it can be seen up to age 15 years and occasionally in adults.Viral croup is more common in males, with a maleâfemale ratio of 3:2. The peak age for viral croup is 2 years.Most cases arise in the winter or fall.roup is a community-acquired infection that results in inflammation of the larynx, bronchi, and trachea. In children, it is usually sufficiently mild for outpatient treatment, but the less common form seen in adults may require hospitalization.