A 3-year-old with barking cough, stridor at rest, and moderate respiratory distress is diagnosed with croup. First-line pharmacologic treatment?...

Question

A 3-year-old with barking cough, stridor at rest, and moderate respiratory distress is diagnosed with croup. First-line pharmacologic treatment?

Accepted Answer

Oral dexamethasone single dose

Answer

Nebulised adrenaline only

Answer

Inhaled budesonide

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IV hydrocortisone

Answer

Oral prednisolone 5-day course

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Croup