Question

A 2-year-old boy presents with a harsh barking cough, inspiratory stridor, and hoarseness, worse at night. He has a low-grade fever. On examination, there is audible stridor at rest and mild subcostal recession. Oxygen saturation is 95% on air. What is the most appropriate immediate management?

Accepted Answer

Oral dexamethasone

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Nebulised salbutamol

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Intravenous antibiotics

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Humidified oxygen therapy

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Chest X-ray

Practice question

A 2-year-old boy presents with a harsh barking cough, inspiratory stridor, and hoarseness, worse at night. He has a low-grade fever. On examination, there is audible stridor at rest and mild subcostal recession. Oxygen saturation is 95% on air. What is the most appropriate immediate management?