Question

A 2-year-old child presents with a barking cough and inspiratory stridor, worse at night. According to NICE croup guidelines, which single-dose medication is indicated for most children with croup?

Accepted Answer

Oral dexamethasone

Answer

Oral prednisolone

Answer

Nebulised budesonide

Answer

Intramuscular adrenaline

Answer

Nebulised adrenaline

Practice question

A 2-year-old child presents with a barking cough and inspiratory stridor, worse at night. According to NICE croup guidelines, which single-dose medication is indicated for most children with croup?