Question

A 2-year-old child presents with a harsh barking cough, hoarseness, and inspiratory stridor, which started suddenly overnight. The symptoms are worse when upset. The child is alert, has no drooling, and oxygen saturation is 96% in air. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Viral croup (Laryngotracheobronchitis)

Answer

Epiglottitis

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Bacterial tracheitis

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Foreign body aspiration

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Acute asthma

Practice question

A 2-year-old child presents with a harsh barking cough, hoarseness, and inspiratory stridor, which started suddenly overnight. The symptoms are worse when upset. The child is alert, has no drooling, and oxygen saturation is 96% in air. What is the most likely diagnosis?