Safety net
Frequently asked questions
What’s the single highest-yield intervention?
A single immediate dose of oral dexamethasone (0.15 mg/kg) reduces symptom severity and return visits in croup (CKS).
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This page is an educational, clinician-written summary of publicly available NICE guidance intended for trained healthcare professionals. It uses original wording (not copied text) and should be used alongside the full NICE source, local pathways, and clinical judgement. Doses provided are for general reference; always check the BNF/SPC.