Hi, I have just skim read the other posts so please excuse me if I repeat stuff.

I agree is sounds like croup. My DD has just gotten over her first bout of it at 19months of age. She had the barking cough that persisted mostly through the cold night and a husky voice in the daytime.

I used the vapouriser and it helped immensely!!! She was also thirsty from the coughing so she drank in the night too.

It is a viral infection and apparently very contageous while the cough is still there. It can cause larengitis in adults!

If you notice breathing difficulties phone the hospital as it can be quite serious for some. DD had no trouble and she didnt get prescribed steroids either.

Hope you have a restful night at your house!!! Fingers crossed.