Question

A 3-year-old boy presents with barking cough, hoarse voice and inspiratory stridor at rest but no agitation or drooling. He is alert with oxygen saturation 96% on room air. What is the most appropriate initial pharmacological treatment?

Accepted Answer

Oral dexamethasone single dose

Answer

Nebulised salbutamol

Answer

Nebulised adrenaline only

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Intravenous ceftriaxone

Answer

No treatment; discharge home

Practice question

A 3-year-old boy presents with barking cough, hoarse voice and inspiratory stridor at rest but no agitation or drooling. He is alert with oxygen saturation 96% on room air. What is the most appropriate initial pharmacological treatment?