A 5-year-old child presents with sudden onset of difficulty breathing, stridor, and a 'barking' cough, particularly worse at night. The child is febri...

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A 5-year-old child presents with sudden onset of difficulty breathing, stridor, and a 'barking' cough, particularly worse at night. The child is febrile (38.2°C) but does not appear toxic and is not drooling. Oxygen saturation is 96% on air. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Viral Croup (Laryngotracheobronchitis)

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Acute epiglottitis

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Bacterial tracheitis

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Foreign body aspiration

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Laryngomalacia

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Croup

A 5-year-old child presents with sudden onset of difficulty breathing, stridor, and a 'barking' cough, particularly worse at night. The child is febrile (38.2°C) but does not appear toxic and is not drooling. Oxygen saturation is 96% on air. What is the most likely diagnosis?