A croupy cough is very distinct; many parents say it sounds like a barking seal. Along with the cough, children often breathe very noisily, or may experience stridor. And because croup causes the throat and windpipe to become inflamed and swollen, little ones with croup often get scared and panicky. In the middle of her coughing attacks, our daughter Catherine would tell us "I can't breathe!" or "I can't swallow!" Sometimes, the coughing was so violent, she would throw up. Catherine is Continue Reading