A 5-year-old boy presents with barking cough and inspiratory stridor at rest. He is alert with mild retractions and SpO₂ 95% on room air. According to...

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A 5-year-old boy presents with barking cough and inspiratory stridor at rest. He is alert with mild retractions and SpO₂ 95% on room air. According to Canadian croup guidelines, what is the most appropriate initial treatment?

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Oral dexamethasone

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Humidified mist only

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Nebulised Adrenaline only

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Routine antibiotics

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Immediate intubation

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Viral croup management

A 5-year-old boy presents with barking cough and inspiratory stridor at rest. He is alert with mild retractions and SpO₂ 95% on room air. According to Canadian croup guidelines, what is the most appropriate initial treatment?