Question

A 4-year-old boy presents with barky cough, inspiratory stridor, and low-grade fever. He has no drooling and is comfortable at rest with mild stridor when agitated. What is the most appropriate initial treatment?

Accepted Answer

Single dose of oral dexamethasone

Answer

Nebulized racemic epinephrine only

Answer

Immediate intubation

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IV ceftriaxone

Answer

Oral antihistamines

Practice question

A 4-year-old boy presents with barky cough, inspiratory stridor, and low-grade fever. He has no drooling and is comfortable at rest with mild stridor when agitated. What is the most appropriate initial treatment?