A 7-year-old child presents with sudden onset of barking cough and stridor. He is febrile and appears distressed. Which diagnosis is most likely?...

Question

A 7-year-old child presents with sudden onset of barking cough and stridor. He is febrile and appears distressed. Which diagnosis is most likely?

Accepted Answer

Croup (laryngotracheobronchitis)

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Acute epiglottitis

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Bacterial tracheitis

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Foreign body aspiration

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Asthma exacerbation

MCQ (SBA): Respiratory medicine