Croup
Croup results from inflammation of the main airways to the lungs. This obstructs the flow of air to the larynx and causes difficult breathing and a painful, barking cough. Croup usually affects young children, who can become restless and anxious.
Most cases are mild, but severe cases can be dangerous. If symptoms persist for more than 3 days, the child’s lips turn blue, or they cannot breathe properly, seek immediate medical treatment.
Affected children should be kept warm, but their environment should not be too hot, dry or stuffy. Offer lots of comfort and reassurance to a frightened child. To prevent the problem recurring, protect the child from cold and damp.
Dietary Advice For Croup
The child may not feel hungry, so give plenty of fluids to drink. Taking small sips of blackcurrant tea or a honey and lemon drink can help to ease symptoms. Serve only light meals for a few days after a bout.
Complimentary Natural Remedies For Croup
Increase the humidity in the child’s room by using an electric vaporizer, available from chemists or essential oil suppliers. Add lavender, Scot’s pine, cypress or rosemary oil to the water, but use a few drops less than the manufacturer recommends. During a bad coughing attack it can help to take the child into a steamy bathroom, add 4 to 6 drops of the essential oils mentioned to the bath and sit with the child as he or she inhales the vapors.
The homeopathic remedy Aconite 30c can help if taken as soon as croup starts and every 20 minutes during an attack.
The Bach Flower Remedies Rock Rose and Rescue Remedy may calm a panicking child. Give 2 drops on the tongue as required.
Recommended ready Made Natural Remedies For Croup
- CroupEx Sprinkles – Homeopathic remedy to relieve croup and barking cough in babies and children.
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it is now clear that as soon as the symptoms are noted we have to undergo remedies or else breathing becomes a problem.inhaling vapour of required oils will cure coughing to good extent.