Can adults get croup?

My youngest has croup and I was wondering if adults could get it?

My kids have had it a couple of time and I never got it.

No - not in the same form, it presents itself as a common cold

You can but it alot harder because are air way are alot bigger.

not to sound dumb but what is croup?

Quoting Sea.Turtle:" No - not in the same form, it presents itself as a common cold"

Oh okay. Well, I have a son that's two. Could he still get it then? If not, (I don't really know how to word this) at what age then does it stop being croup?

Quoting Mommy Brittani:" Oh okay. Well, I have a son that's two. Could he still get it then? If not, (I don't really know how to word this) at what age then does it stop being croup?"

yes he can - my 2 year old had it in November - usually until they're about 6 according to the ER docs at Texas Childrens Hospital

Quoting Sea.Turtle:" yes he can - my 2 year old had it in November - usually until they're about 6 according to the ER docs at Texas Childrens Hospital"

Okay. Thank you  

this is what croup is http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Croup

Quoting Mommy Brittani:" Okay. Thank you  "

NP - hope your LO feels better soon  

Quoting Sea.Turtle:" NP - hope your LO feels better soon  "

Thank you!  

This is the question I've heared quite much and when You search on Google, you can Find that its. So, do you know What is Croup, Croup speard through by which way and Can Adults get Croup from Kids?





What is Croup?



According to Google, Croup is the Inflammation of the larynx and trachea in children, associated with infection and causing breathing difficulties

According to Kidhealths, Croup is a condition that causes an inflammation of the upper airways — the voice box (larynx) and windpipe (trachea). It often leads to a barking cough or hoarseness, especially when a child cries

Most cases of croup are caused by viruses, usually parainfluenza virus and sometimes adenovirus or respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)


Croup in Kids


Who's always get Croup?



Croup is most common in children 6 months to 3 years old.

Can Adults get Croup from Kids



Also according to Kidshealth, Croup can be spread to Children from 5-6 years old butnever seen in teenager and Adults. Because, kids have a small airway, so they're easier to get croup than you - an adults. If it affects, An adults might just have a hoarse voice (or “laryngitis”)



Adults get croup from Kids?

So now, you knew You cannot get Croup from Kids. You can take care of your kids better!