Question

A 32-year-old child presents with a 3-day history of fever, severe sore throat, drooling, and reluctance to lie down. On examination, they are tachycardic and have stridor. Which diagnosis is most likely?

Accepted Answer

Epiglottitis

Answer

Tonsillitis

Answer

Bronchiolitis

Answer

Croup (laryngotracheobronchitis)

Answer

Pharyngitis

Practice question

A 32-year-old child presents with a 3-day history of fever, severe sore throat, drooling, and reluctance to lie down. On examination, they are tachycardic and have stridor. Which diagnosis is most likely?