A 2-year-old presents with a barking cough and stridor. He is febrile but maintaining good oxygen saturations. According to NICE guidance, what is the...

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A 2-year-old presents with a barking cough and stridor. He is febrile but maintaining good oxygen saturations. According to NICE guidance, what is the best initial management of mild-to-moderate croup?

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Oral dexamethasone

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Nebulised saline

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IV antibiotics

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Adrenaline nebuliser

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Immediate intubation

MCQ (SBA): Croup

A 2-year-old presents with a barking cough and stridor. He is febrile but maintaining good oxygen saturations. According to NICE guidance, what is the best initial management of mild-to-moderate croup?