What is croup?
Croup is caused by a virus infection. A young child (usually under 5 years) becomes mildly unwell with what seems to be a normal 'cold'. The virus infection then causes the lining of the airway (windpipe) in the child's neck to swell, causing the ... [... more]
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Epiglottitis
Epiglottitis is a rare but very serious disease that can cause children to die because their airway in the throat becomes blocked. It is much less common since children have been immunised against Hib (Haemophilus influenzae type B). If a child ... [... more]
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Sleep apnoea - Better Health Channel.
Sleep apnoea occurs when the walls of the throat come together or collapse during sleep, blocking off the upper part of the airway. After a few seconds, the sleeper is aroused to a subconscious level, makes a strong breathing effort to open the ... [... more]
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