Croup: 14 signs and symptoms
5. Altered Voice
inflammationaround the throat and voice box can cause a wheezing and barking cough. It can also affect the voice. The voice may sound hoarse or raspy. It could also result in an air escape during a certain speech.
You can simulate this by looking straight up and backwards as far as possible. This will put pressure on your throat and voicebox, which in turn will narrow it. You will hear a slight difference in your voice when you try to speak. The voice can also be affected by croup.
Croup cough is characterized by changes in voice and breathing.
