Question

A 2-year-old girl presents with a barking cough, hoarse voice and inspiratory stridor that worsens at night. She is alert, has mild chest recession and oxygen saturation of 96 percent on air. What is the most appropriate initial treatment?

Accepted Answer

Single dose of oral Dexamethasone

Answer

Nebulised Adrenaline and intubation

Answer

High-dose oral antibiotics

Answer

Oral Salbutamol

Answer

No treatment required

Practice question

A 2-year-old girl presents with a barking cough, hoarse voice and inspiratory stridor that worsens at night. She is alert, has mild chest recession and oxygen saturation of 96 percent on air. What is the most appropriate initial treatment?