Croup, an inflammation of the airway, ... He was put on Heliox, a special blend of oxygen and helium and hooked to an IV filled with steroids to reduce the swelling in his throat.

My almost 2-year-old son developed a barking-like cough and fever. The pediatrician said it was croup and his COVID test was negative. What ... oxygen as needed, and possibly heliox ...

Heliox more effective than oxygen in 30 children studied. However, some factors call into question the results of the trial. Additional, ... Diseases & Conditions Croup; ...