Parents are being urged to be vigilant about symptoms of croup, which is caused by a viral infection and results in a bark-like cough affecting dozens of young children in recent weeks.
According to the HSE, croup is an inflammation of the airways. It is a common illness in children and babies under three years old, often spread in creches, playschools, and other environments where children are together.
Croup is caused by a viral infection of the voice box (larynx) and windpipe (trachea). While it is not a seasonal illness, croup has been known to see more cases develop between late Autumn heading into Winter. Here's everything you need to know about croup and what symptoms to watch out for:
