Question

A 5-year-old child presents with a barking cough and stridor at night. Croup is suspected. According to NICE/CKS, which is the recommended initial treatment?

Accepted Answer

Oral or nebulised corticosteroids

Answer

Antibiotics

Answer

High-flow oxygen immediately

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Immediate endotracheal intubation

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Bronchodilators

Practice question

A 5-year-old child presents with a barking cough and stridor at night. Croup is suspected. According to NICE/CKS, which is the recommended initial treatment?