For this week's health slot we are talking about croup, a viral infection that affects children aged between 6 months and 3 years.

It tends to last three to five days, with most children experiencing a bark-like cough.

GPs say they are seeing an increase in children presenting to their practices with the illness.

Dr Brian Higgins, GP at Galway Primary Care joins The Last Word to discuss.

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