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Croup is a disease of the upper respiratory tract that causes swelling around the vocal cords, windpipe, and bronchial tubes. It causes difficulty breathing and is characterized by a loud, barking cough. This occurs when a cough forces its way out of swollen vocal cords. Inhaling during this condition also sounds like a high-pitched whistle for the same reason. Croup usually affects children below the age of 5 years. It goes away on its own in less than 7 days, but severe or recurrent cases need to be addressed with proper medical attention.