Transferrin saturation is a calculated value resulting from a medical laboratory test to measure the amount of iron bound to transferrin in the blood. The liver produces transferrin, which is a protein that serves to bind iron molecules and carry them through the bloodstream to the bone marrow.
In addition to the cough, your child may also have a hoarse voice and have laboured breathing. Croup is most common in autumn and winter, and when a child is between 6 months and 3 years old. However, older children up to 15 years old sometimes get croup too. Croup is a common respiratory condition in children caused by either a viral infection or allergy.
PDF Versions Available. Croup is a common respiratory illness in young children which can cause narrowing of their airway. It usually occurs in children between 6 months to three years of age, Symptoms include a hoarse voice, a barking or âbrassyâ cough and noisy breathing. Croup can last for a few days and usually the symptoms are more severe at night.