The last few weeks have shown that the Omicron variant of COVID-19 is different from previous strains, and that includes some of the symptoms that can pop up. One that’s getting a lot of attention ...

DEAR DOCTOR K: There have been a few cases of croup in my son's day care. I'm sure it's just a matter of time before my son gets it. What do I need to know? DEAR READER:Croup is a fairly common ...

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Doctors in some parts of the country have linked the Omicron COVID-19 ...

Hearing other people coughing and spluttering is one of life's annoyances—but learning to listen to your own could save your life. Splutters come in all shapes, sizes and volumes, and according to Dr ...

Children under 5 years old infected with the Omicron variant of COVID-19 are presenting with symptoms of croup, an upper airway infection that causes a barking cough, pediatricians have recently ...

Twelve years and seven kids ago, we had our first experience with croup. It came upon our then 17-month-old in the middle of the night. Of course. For the uninitiated, according to Dr. Google, croup ...

Q: My almost 2-year-old son developed a barking-like cough and fever. I was afraid it was COVID, so brought him to his pediatrician. She said it was croup and his COVID test was negative. What is ...