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Croup

This is a dangerous disease. It is common to infancy, and rarely tagious inflammatory affection of the salivary glands, especially the largest, situated below the ear. It begins with slight feverish symptoms, with pain and swelling, extending from beneath the ear along the neck to the chin.

The attack generally reaches its height in 4 days and then declines. The treatment is very simple-a mild diet, gentle laxatives, occasional hot fomentations, and wearing a piece of flannel around the throat.