Question

A 3-year-old child presents with a 2-day history of barking cough, stridor, and hoarseness. He is febrile. According to NICE guidelines, what is the most likely diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Croup (laryngotracheobronchitis)

Answer

Epiglottitis

Answer

Bronchiolitis

Answer

Acute asthma exacerbation

Answer

Foreign body aspiration

Practice question

A 3-year-old child presents with a 2-day history of barking cough, stridor, and hoarseness. He is febrile. According to NICE guidelines, what is the most likely diagnosis?