Question

A 4-year-old child presents with a 1-day history of barking cough, hoarseness, and inspiratory stridor, which is worse at night. The child is alert, with mild intercostal recession. Oxygen saturation is 97% on room air. What is the most appropriate initial management?

Accepted Answer

A single dose of oral dexamethasone

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Oral amoxicillin

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Nebulised salbutamol

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Intravenous ceftriaxone

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Humidified oxygen via face mask

Practice question

A 4-year-old child presents with a 1-day history of barking cough, hoarseness, and inspiratory stridor, which is worse at night. The child is alert, with mild intercostal recession. Oxygen saturation is 97% on room air. What is the most appropriate initial management?