A 2-year-old child presents with a barking cough, stridor, and hoarseness of voice. He is febrile and slightly distressed, but maintaining oxygen satu...

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A 2-year-old child presents with a barking cough, stridor, and hoarseness of voice. He is febrile and slightly distressed, but maintaining oxygen saturations above 95%. Which is the most likely diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Acute laryngotracheobronchitis (croup)

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Epiglottitis

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Bacterial tracheitis

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Pertussis

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Asthma

MCQ (SBA): Paediatrics

A 2-year-old child presents with a barking cough, stridor, and hoarseness of voice. He is febrile and slightly distressed, but maintaining oxygen saturations above 95%. Which is the most likely diagnosis?