What symptom is NOT typically associated with croup?

The presence of drooling is not typically associated with croup. Croup is characterized by symptoms such as a barky cough, stridor, and sometimes a low-grade fever. The barky cough arises from airway inflammation and narrowing, while stridor indicates turbulent airflow due to a narrowed upper airway and is a classic sign of croup.

Drooling, on the other hand, is more commonly associated with conditions involving severe oropharyngeal obstruction or pain, such as epiglottitis or other acute infections, rather than croup. In croup, the airway involvement doesn't usually lead to the inability to swallow or drool. Understanding the distinguishing symptoms helps caregivers assess the situation accurately and recognize when immediate medical attention is necessary.