Dec 3, 2022 · When the upper airway is infected with the virus that causes croup, tissues around the voice box (larynx) and the windpipe (trachea) will swell. When a cough forces air through …

Dec 3, 2022 · In most cases of croup, your child won't need to see a health care provider. However, if symptoms are severe or aren't responding to home treatment, you should call your …

Feb 19, 2025 · Human metapneumovirus, also called HMPV, is a virus that can infect the nose, throat and lungs, which are part of the respiratory system. An HMPV infection can make you …

May 4, 2024 · Breathes very fast — in infants this can be more than 60 breaths a minute — with short, shallow breaths. Can't breathe easily and the ribs seem to suck inward when breathing …

Oct 14, 2024 · "Generally, the kids who have it can have bouts of coughing where they can't catch their breath. And then after the coughing is finished, they take a big, deep breath to catch their …

Nov 19, 2024 · A collapsed lung called pneumothorax can be life-threatening in people who have severe emphysema because their lungs are already damaged. This is not common but it's …

Nov 2, 2024 · This high-pitched whistling sound made while breathing is often caused by asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, but there are many other causes.

Dec 22, 2024 · Coughing and deep breathing exercises help keep the remaining lungs clear, so they are both good things. If the pain is too much, clutching a pillow to his chest will help.

Nov 11, 2022 · The swelling blocks the flow of air into the lungs. Epiglottitis can be deadly. Many factors can cause the epiglottis to swell. These factors include infections, burns from hot …

Mar 15, 2025 · Breathing in after coughing often causes a high-pitched noise that sounds like a "whoop." Before the vaccine for pertussis came out, whooping cough was thought of as a …