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What Causes Croup?

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Posted on Wed, 19 Apr 2017
Question: Can Croup be caused or brought on by cold air, i.e. not wearing a coat in cold weather?
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Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Croup is an infection caused by parainfluenza virus!

Detailed Answer:
HI,

Cold temperature do not cause croup but croup os known to be more common during early winter months. This is not due to cold but rather to the fact that the virus is more common in the environment around this time.

I hope this addresses your query fully. I wish you well.
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What Causes Croup?

Brief Answer: Croup is an infection caused by parainfluenza virus! Detailed Answer: HI, Cold temperature do not cause croup but croup os known to be more common during early winter months. This is not due to cold but rather to the fact that the virus is more common in the environment around this time. I hope this addresses your query fully. I wish you well.