Healthy Care
Frequently Asked Questions
What is croup and how can it be treated?
Treatment
- Comfort measures. Comforting your child and keeping him or her calm are important, because crying and agitation worsen airway obstruction.
- Medication. A type of steroid (glucocorticoid) may be given to reduce inflammation in the airway. ...
- Hospitalization. ...
How to treat croup using 3 natural remedies?
• Croup is a contagious condition. Natural home remedy using mustard powder and olive oil: 1. Take 3 tbsp of corn flour 2. Add 1 tsp mustard powder 3. Add 2 tbsp warm olive oil to it 4. Mix it to make a thick paste 5. Wrap this paste in a clean handkerchief 6. Ask your child hold this close to his nose for about 20-30 min 7. Repeat this 4-5 times during the day
How to deal with croup with home remedies?
Top 12 Home Remedies for Croup
- Steam treatment. One of the easiest ways you can help treat your croup is by using steam. ...
- Drink plenty of fluids. As with any illness, it is important that you keep yourself well hydrated. ...
- Rest. ...
- The right atmosphere. ...
- Tea tree, thyme or lavender essential oils. ...
- Colder air. ...
- Raw ginger. ...
- Turmeric and milk. ...
- Homeopathic remedies. ...
- Increase vitamin C. ...
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