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.
Definition. Croup is swelling in the voice box and windpipe. The swelling can make it difficult to breathe and cause a telltale barking cough. Croup occurs most often in children 6 months to 3 years of age. This is due to smaller airway in young children.