Croup - Natural Remedies

Croup has been described as:  "An upper airway infection that blocks breathing and has a distinctive barking cough."

 If you or someone you know* has ever had Croup, you know exactly what this "barking cough" sounds like.  It can also be a very painful and distressing ailment, so you will want to find relief and healing as quickly as possible.

 A big part of Holistic Health is education and empowerment, so it is important that when dealing with an ailment (such as Croup), you know exactly what you are dealing with.

 Croup is a viral infection** of the larynx (voice box), trachea, and bronchial tubes.
The major concern of croup is progressive breathing difficulty as air passages narrow from the inflammation.  Therefore, it is very important to monitor the person's breathing - especially at night.

 So the main issues we are dealing with are:
1.  A virus
2.  Inflamed upper airways (throat, windpipe, bronchial tubes)

 What are some natural remedies for Croup***?

 1.  Colloidal Silver = anti-viral and anti-inflammatory
2.  Essential Oils = anti-viral (such as Melaleuca, Arborvitae, Eucalyptus, Lemon, Oregano), anti-inflammatory (such as Frankincense, Vetiver, Helichrysum)
3.  Elderberry Syrup
4.  Herbal tea using Lobelia or Mullein (or other appropriate herbs)
5.  Cool mist (humidifier)
6.  Staying hydrated (water consumption)
7.  Keeping the child (or person) calm.  Crying will irritate the symptoms.


 *croup typically affects children from the ages of 6 months to 6 years
**in rare instances, croup can be caused from a bacterial infection
***always research the age appropriateness for herbs, essential oils, and colloidal silver


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