A 3-year-old boy is brought to the GP with a 4-day history of barking cough, hoarseness, and inspiratory stridor, which is worse at night. He has had ...

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A 3-year-old boy is brought to the GP with a 4-day history of barking cough, hoarseness, and inspiratory stridor, which is worse at night. He has had some mild coryzal symptoms. On examination, he is alert, with a temperature of 37.8°C and respiratory rate of 30/min. There is mild subcostal recession. What is the most appropriate initial management?

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Oral dexamethasone

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Oral amoxicillin

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Nebulised salbutamol

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Hospital admission for nebulised adrenaline

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Reassurance and advice on home care

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