(HealthDayNews) -- Croup, an infection that causes the trachea and larynx to swell, usually occurs in children between ages one and three. The condition often occurs during a cold.
Symptoms, which are often worse at night, include fever, hoarseness and a barking cough. Most kids with mild croup can be treated at home, according to the American Academy of Family Physicians.
Here's what to do:
Call your doctor if: