Croup
Croup is a common respiratory illness caused by a viral infection in the airways. Croup in children is most common from birth to 6 years of age, peaking at 2 years of age. Symptoms include:
- Breathing problems
- Coughing
- Hoarse voice
- Barky cough
Croup Video
This is a short animated video about croup in children. It helps families understand what to do if you are dealing with a child who has croup.
This video was created through a collaboration between ECHO Research, TREKK, and ARCHE. Funding was provided by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR).
(Croup, 2015. Updated 2024.)
Browse through this interactive infographic for information on the signs, symptoms, treatment, and management of croup. This research based resource helps families understand what to do if you have a child with croup.
This infographic was created through a collaboration between ECHO Research, TREKK, and ARCHE. Funding was provided by the Network Centres of Excellence of Canada (NCE).
(Croup, 2015. Updated 2024.)
Browse through this interactive eBook for information on the signs, symptoms, treatment, and management of croup and what to do if you are a parent or family dealing with croup.
This eBook was created through a collaboration between ECHO Research, TREKK, and ARCHE. Funding was provided by the Network Centres of Excellence of Canada (NCE).
This storybook is told through the eyes of parents and includes their experiences, health information, and recommendations for parents and families dealing with croup.
This eBook was created by ECHO Research and ARCHE in collaboration with Alberta Health Services Edmonton Zone and the Stollery Children’s Hospital. Funding was provided by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR).
This storybook is told through the eyes of parents and includes their experiences, health information, and recommendations for parents and families dealing with croup.
This eBook was created by ECHO Research and ARCHE in collaboration with Alberta Health Services Edmonton Zone and the Stollery Children’s Hospital. Funding was provided by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR).
This storybook is told through the eyes of parents and includes their experiences, health information, and recommendations for parents and families dealing with croup.
This eBook was created by ECHO Research and ARCHE in collaboration with Alberta Health Services Edmonton Zone and the Stollery Children’s Hospital. Funding was provided by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR).
ECHO
The ECHO research program is focused on improving health outcomes for children with acute health conditions through the application of the best available evidence — a process known as knowledge translation (KT).