What questions should you ask your child's doctor about croup?

What questions should you ask your child's doctor about croup?

• Should I give my child medication? If so, for how long and at what times of the day?
• How should I store the medication? Should I refrigerate it?
• When will my child start to feel better?
• Will I need to bring my child back for a follow-up visit?
• Should I keep my child home from school or daycare?
• Should he or she be limited from certain activities? If so, which ones?
• Are there certain foods or liquids he or she should have or avoid?
• Which over-the-counter pain relievers do you recommend?
• Which over-the-counter medications/preparations do you not recommend?
• Which symptoms should I report to you/your office?