3. What is spasmodic croup?Spasmodic croup is an allergic reaction to a viral infection. It can occur suddenly in patients and lasts just for 2 to 4 hours.
4. What are the complications of croup? Croup can give rise to other complications besides the barking cough. These complications are pneumonia, dehydration, or ear infection.
5. Is there a vaccine for croup? There is no specific vaccine for croup.
However, vaccinations, such as DTaP/IPV/Hib (diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, polio, Haemophilus influenza type b) and MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) can protect against croup since many of these infections may give rise to the condition.