For Abby, 45, from Bedford, the sound of a “stridor”, the whistling sound that comes with the barking ... normal cough – and ...

It's a common complaint at this time. But with its harsh cough that sounds like a seal barking, croup can be scary for parents when their kids catch it. "The first time my daughter had croup when ...

What if your child's cough sound more like a bark? "The croupy cough which younger kids get, it has the classic barking seal sound," said Dr. Thornton. It's the telltale sound of croup and is ...