A 3-year-old has a barking cough and inspiratory stridor at night. He is alert, sats 96% on air, no drooling. What is the most appropriate immediate t...

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A 3-year-old has a barking cough and inspiratory stridor at night. He is alert, sats 96% on air, no drooling. What is the most appropriate immediate treatment?

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Single dose oral dexamethasone

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Nebulised adrenaline and IV dexamethasone

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Immediate intubation and ICU

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High-dose oral salbutamol

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Oral antibiotics

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A 3-year-old has a barking cough and inspiratory stridor at night. He is alert, sats 96% on air, no drooling. What is the most appropriate immediate treatment?