Can croup cause vomiting?
My little daughter had croup last week, and along with the cough, she also had a couple of episodes of vomiting. We were quite concerned. Can croup cause vomiting as one of its symptoms?
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9 months ago
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My baby cousin had croup last month and literally threw up all over the rug because he was coughing so hard. It was pretty wild but the doctor said it's just the pressure from the hard barking cough making him gag. Just keep them calm so they don't cough as much.
8 months ago
It is absolutely heartbreaking to watch your child choke, cough, and then throw up from the sheer force of it. I remember crying right along with my daughter because I felt so helpless. Yes, the intense coughing fits from croup can easily trigger a gag reflex and cause vomiting.
9 months ago
Yes, croup can absolutely cause vomiting, mostly because the continuous post-nasal drip and intense coughing spasms trigger the stomach. Don't panic, but do keep a close watch on their hydration. If the vomiting is persistent, skip the home remedies and consult your pediatrician immediately.
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5 months ago
I panicked like crazy the first time my son threw up during a croup attack, thinking his throat was closing up or something was severely wrong. But our pediatrician reassured us that mucus accumulation and severe coughing often lead to vomiting in toddlers. Once his cough was managed with steam, the vomiting stopped.
4 months ago
With kids, emergency clinic visits and pediatric tests can add up so fast, so it is good to know what is normal. Vomiting after a heavy coughing fit in croup is fairly common because of mucus build-up and abdominal strain. However, if they can't keep fluids down at all, go see the doctor before they get dehydrated and require costly IV fluids.