3. Hoarseness
Many kids and adults lose their voices when suffering from croup. This happens because the infection that causes croup can directly affect the throat.
When the throat becomes sore and inflamed, it prevents the vocal cords from closing all the way, which leads to hoarseness. Hoarseness can get worse as the vocal cords are strained and a person tries to talk more. The best way to treat hoarseness is with warm liquids and resting the voice.
Hoarseness is often one of the first symptoms experienced or noticed by parents. Hoarseness alone isn’t usually a cause for concern, but it can be a sign of an underlying cause. If left untreated, hoarseness and croup can lead to breathing problems, which can be dangerous. Croup can be treated with medication and usually only lasts a few days.
Hoarseness can last a few days after the other symptoms, and underlying infection is gone.