Question

A 2-year-old child presents with a barking cough, hoarseness, and inspiratory stridor, which is worse at night. He has a low-grade fever. Symptoms started acutely. On examination, he is alert but has audible stridor at rest. What is the most appropriate initial pharmacological treatment?

Accepted Answer

Oral dexamethasone (single dose)

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Nebulised adrenaline

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Nebulised salbutamol

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Oral amoxicillin

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Humidified oxygen only

Practice question

A 2-year-old child presents with a barking cough, hoarseness, and inspiratory stridor, which is worse at night. He has a low-grade fever. Symptoms started acutely. On examination, he is alert but has audible stridor at rest. What is the most appropriate initial pharmacological treatment?