Question

A 3-year-old boy presents with a barking cough, inspiratory stridor at rest, and moderate respiratory distress. He is afebrile and fully immunised. According to Canadian Paediatric Society guidance, which treatment is most appropriate acutely?

Accepted Answer

Oral Dexamethasone and nebulised Adrenaline

Answer

Oral antibiotics and observation

Answer

Nebulised Salbutamol only

Answer

Heliox without steroids

Answer

No treatment is required for mild illness

Practice question

A 3-year-old boy presents with a barking cough, inspiratory stridor at rest, and moderate respiratory distress. He is afebrile and fully immunised. According to Canadian Paediatric Society guidance, which treatment is most appropriate acutely?