Croup is far scarier than it is dangerous. But it does need to be addressed competently to avoid respiratory distress, which is VERY serious. Cold air or a steamy room can alleviate it. But if it is chronic, or related to asthma, more medical intervention might be needed. My son has asthma and would get croup with the change of the seasons, and also asthmatic at the same time. His doctor put him on twice daily Albuteral treatments along with steroids for a period of time and the croup disappeared. He still gets it maybe once a year though, and we deal with it. Croup is very manageable, good luck.
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