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Decoding those coughs  -  Mar 18, 2008
Schenectady Gazette,A barky cough is sometimes associated with a disease called croup, Schottler-Thal said. Croup is a viral infection of the vocal cords, voice box and

Drunks at the hospital  -  Mar 20, 2008
Comet 24,We eventually were seen at 1.10am and my son only had croup, so it was nothing major but twice I had told the nurse his breathing was getting worse and had

"Blossom": 'Memba Her?!  -  Feb 28, 2008
TMZ.com,Can't say that about the current croup of DUI ready celebs. Good for her! Need more like her. Maybe as a scientist she can create and teach a course for the

Smoking in vehicles targeted  -  Mar 19, 2008
Fort Frances Times,Children exposed to second-hand smoke have more frequent breathing problems, like coughs, pneumonia, bronchitis, and croup, and are more likely to develop

Who Wears The Pants? A Quick, Easy Test**  -  Mar 19, 2008
Huffington Post,The baby had croup, was feverish, and barking like a seal, the 40-pound suitcase was waiting for me at the bottom of three flights of stairs, and here I had

Alnylam Achieves First Human Proof of Concept for an RNAi ...  -  Feb 29, 2008
FOXBusinessRSV infection typically results in cold-like symptoms but can lead to more serious respiratory illnesses such as croup, pneumonia, bronchiolitis,

Fatherâ€™s death elicits memories of a good man  -  Mar 16, 2008
Lawrence Journal World,I had a dad who would wake at 2 am to the sounds of me gasping and barking with a case of croup, a frequent childhood occurrence.

WGA: March 12, 2008  -  Mar 12, 2008
NewsChannel 9 WSYR,WEST Pediatric Associates is seeing lots of viral sore throats (but very little strep), croup, colds with ear infections, and the stomach bug.

Bids OKâ€™d for Math and Science Center  -  Mar 12, 2008
Sikeston Standard Democrat,C/S Croup was awarded the bid for two pedimats for $1629, and Mohawk Sign Systems Inc. will supply emergency exit signage for $2050.

Vaccination urged as whooping cough cases increase on North Coast  -  Mar 9, 2008
Daily Examiner,..."My kids are prone to getting croup, so I should be very concerned by this news," Mrs Vidler said. "I think people should get immunised.

WGA: March 5, 2008  -  Mar 5, 2008
NewsChannel 9 WSYR,Viral sore throats, colds with ear infections, a little bit of croup and strep throat, and some stomach bug. SOUTH The Syracuse Community Health Center

Mike Okonkwo Essay Contest Opens  -  Mar 4, 2008
This Day (subscription),Croup Manager Operations, Corporate Affairs Department of The Redeemed Evangelical Mission (TREM), Pastor Oluwayomi Uteh said the topic for this yearâ€™s

Infectious Diseases in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit  -  Mar 4, 2008
Journal of American Medical Association (subscription),Common conditions are covered (croup, pertussis, purulent meningitis), as well as those less common (tetanus, spinal abscess, postanginal sepsis).

Eminently quotable  -  Mar 1, 2008
Bismarck Tribune,Wald's toddler, Jenna, turned out to have croup, but nonetheless needed to be transported to Fargo for treatment. - So said the Web site of WDTW-FM radio in

Flu season at its peak  -  Feb 28, 2008
Janesville Gazette,Also widespread in the state is the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), which is the most common cause of bronchitis, croup, ear infections and pneumonia,

M's Sexson sent home to tend sick children  -  Feb 28, 2008
KING5.com,The Mariners' first baseman had been up for nights at his spring training home in Scottsdale with his 18-month-old daughter Ayla, who has had croup cough.

Bismarck hospitals flooded with children ill from RSV bug  -  Feb 28, 2008
Bismarck Tribune,It turned out she had croup and not RSV, and didn't need to be admitted. "She sounded like a 90-year-old smoker. It was scary,"Wald said.

Bismarck Children`s Hospitals Forced To Divert Patients  -  Feb 27, 2008
KFYR-TV,18-month-old Jenna Wald is home recovering from the Croup. Her parents awoke Tuesday night to the sound of wheezing and knew they needed to get to the

WGA: February 27, 2008  -  Feb 27, 2008
NewsChannel 9 WSYR,Pediatric Associates is seeing fair amounts of flu and non-flu viral illnesses with fevers, also croup, and viral sore throats.

Season at peak for flu  -  Feb 27, 2008
Beloit Daily News,...respiratory syncytial virus, he said, which is a respiratory illness and the most common cause of bronchitis, croup, ear infections and pneumonia.

National Lampoon parodies of high school annual, daily newspaper ...  -  Feb 25, 2008
The Mountain Press,Tammy Ann Croup headed up the Christmas Poverty Poor Folk Perk-Up and the New Student Welcome Locker Committee. Robert Baxter Jr. was president for his

Uganda: Onyango Wins MTN Feb. Mug  -  20 Feb 2008
AllAfrica.com,Steven Byaruhanga carded 70 nett to triumph in Group A, while Marko Kistic brought 71 in Group B and Michael Tumusiime carded 64 to lead men's Croup c.

Me, worry? Oh, you bet!  -  20 Feb 2008
Canberra City News,...late the other night I was madly surfing the internet looking up the symptoms for meningitis, pneumonia, croup, hooping cough and avian influenza.

WGA: February 20. 2008  -  20 Feb 2008
NewsChannel 9 WSYR,Croup, and viral sore throats and colds are causing misery. SOUTH The flu is going strong at Brighton Pediatrics. They also report strep throat,

Influenza, Parainfluenza, and other diseases  -  20 Feb 2008
Liberty County Times,More extensive study of the disease has demonstrated that parainfluenza virus is the most common cause of croup. In small children, up to the age of 3 or 4,

Hospital review and recommendations  -  20 Feb 2008
The Timaru Herald,...(Sentinel event) An infant admitted with croup died on the evening of discharge. Review found observations not taken before discharge, poor documentation

France's Lagarde says euro rise excessive - paper  -  Feb 8, 2008
Guardian Unlimited,Croup of Seven finance ministers and central bank governors are gathering in Tokyo on Saturday to discuss the global economy amid US recession fears,

Russia takes 2-0 lead  -  Feb 8, 2008
Hindu,1-6, 6-3, 1-6, 6-2 to give Russia a 2-0 lead over an ailing Serbian team in their first-round Davis Cup World Croup match here on Friday.

Researchers question benefit of OTC cough remedies, makers say ...  -  Jan 22, 2008
The Canadian Press..."The concern (with OTC cough medications) has been two things: one of them that people take the things too long and don't recognize that the child has croup

Health Briefs About Kids  -  Feb 7, 2008
Pioneer Press Online,Surprisingly, whether or not humidifying air helps children with croup hasn't been studied well. Animal studies show that dry warm or cool air does a better

Reporter: Penny Moss  -  Feb 12, 2008
WSAZ-TV,Heâ€™s also seeing kids with croup, which causes a deep, distinctive cough. Doctors at Tri-State Pediatrics in Ashland are also seeing typical illnesses for

TEXT-Samsung Ventures invests in Israeli Micro Components  -  Jan 28, 2008
Reuters..."We are excited to make this strategic investment in MCL, a company providing strategic technology to one of our important croup companies," said Jong Won

Virus that struck Our Island Home no longer concern  -  Feb 19, 2008
Nantucket Independent,It is typically found in children and often causes them to experience bronchitis, croup, ear infections and pneumonia. Symptoms in adults include upper

What's Going Around  -  Feb 6, 2008
WSAZ-TV,She's seeing children with croup. That causes a deep, bark-like cough. She's also seeing children with strep throat and also RSV -- respiratory syncytial

What's Going Around, Fourth Week of January  -  Jan 23, 2008
13WHAM-TV,In Canandaigua, Dr. Peggy Hollister is seeing kids with croup, ear infections, a stomach bug, viral rashes, viral sore throats, and strep throat.

Ready for their New Year  -  Feb 1, 2008
The Timaru Herald,The Timaru Multi Ethnic Croup are hosting a Chinese-themed gathering at the Te Aitarakihi Multicultural Centre tomorrow. Organiser Michella Brosnahan said

Respitory illness sending kids to hospitals  -  Jan 31, 2008
Sioux Falls Argus Leader,Weâ€™re seeing not only RSV, but other respiratory illnesses like croup and influenza.â€? Respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, attacks the lungs and causes

Family's tribute to lifesaver  -  Jan 22, 2008
Norfolk Eastern Daily Press,Medic Matthew Goodey was en route to a non-urgent case of child croup when he came across the immediate aftermath of a car crash in Thetford Forest last

Toddler's illness resilient, but so are mom, dad  -  Jan 21, 2008
Henderson Gleaner,Michael had been diagnosed with croup, which meant lots of coughing for him and not much sleeping for anyone. So I figured my wife needed me a little

Cow Calf: Are You Ready For Spring Calving?  -  Feb 18, 2008
CattleNetwork.com,Physical signs include relaxation of the pelvic ligaments indicated by a sunken croup and a raised tail, and the udder will also be enlarged and tight.

Pediatricians: Competing for kids  -  Feb 3, 2008
Minneapolis Star Tribune (subscription),After a sleepless night with Aanen, 15 months old, as his cold developed into croup and he began wheezing, his parents took him in one recent Saturday.

The progress of modern medicine  -  Feb 12, 2008
Mid County Chronicle,The remedies for croup were just as bad as the illness itself. First, roast an onion and drink the juice; or mix lemon juice with honey and drink;

Clean Air for Kids Campaign Scores a Win - Government of BC to Ban ...  -  Feb 12, 2008
Canada NewsWire (press release),More ear infections; - Reduced lung capacity; - Double the risk of bronchitis, croup and pneumonia; - Lower test scores in math, reading and logic;

When children catch a cold, make them feel better safely  -  Jan 22, 2008
USA TodayWarm mist also relaxes the airway for babies who have croup, says Brown, co-author of Baby 411. A bonus: There's no limit on the number of steam baths a

Cold or flu? It's often hard to tell the difference.  -  Feb 11, 2008
Jackson Sun,While there are mild complications with a cold, the flu can lead to pneumonia, ear infections, asthma attacks or croup, Martin said.

Home remedies passed down through generations  -  Feb 7, 2008
Utica Observer Dispatch,For croup, Bonnie J. Wilhelmâ€™s mother gave her a teaspoon of sugar topped with a couple drops of kerosene. She still uses another of her motherâ€™s home

Let's get WA$TED!  -  Feb 6, 2008
New Zealand Reality TV,The scary drum beats to emphasise the health risks associated with rubbish from decorating: "Asthma Bronchitis Croup ". This ain't Stephen King.

AAP addresses health literacy in pediatric care  -  Feb 1, 2008
AAP News (subscription)The handouts address asthma, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, bedwetting, bronchiolitis, calcium, constipation, croup, development, fever,

The Legacy Of A Local Cough Drop Manufacturer  -  Jan 29, 2008
Jamestown Post Journal,The back of the box states â€˜â€˜E and M cough and sore throat tablets will immediately relieve colds, coughs, croup, catarrh, tonsillitis, bronchitis,

Readers remember the 1978 blizzard  -  Jan 26, 2008
Lancaster Eagle Gazette,Our 8-month-old baby had croup so our main concern was keeping him warm. Snow had packed against all the doors and the only way to get outside to gather

What's Going Around  -  Jan 24, 2008
WSAZ-TV,They're also seeing para-influenza, which is a group of viruses that causes croup among other things. Its symptoms can include sore throat, hoarseness,

Looking Back  -  Jan 23, 2008
Kalona News,Chris Yoder had the misfortune to lose a fine girl two years old as the result of a severe attack of croup. He has the sympathy of the entire neighborhood.

'It's booger city out there': How to keep your child healthy  -  Jan 22, 2008
Wisconsin State Journal,Viruses that cause croup, a respiratory illness with a barky cough that hits infants up to school-age children, are frequent this year.

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