A 3-year-old boy presents with a barking cough, inspiratory stridor and hoarse voice. He is alert with mild chest wall recession and oxygen saturation...

Question

A 3-year-old boy presents with a barking cough, inspiratory stridor and hoarse voice. He is alert with mild chest wall recession and oxygen saturation of 97 percent on air. What is the most appropriate treatment?

Accepted Answer

Single oral dose of Dexamethasone

Answer

Immediate intubation and ventilation

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Nebulised Adrenaline alone

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High-dose oral antibiotics

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No treatment and discharge without advice

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Croup

A 3-year-old boy presents with a barking cough, inspiratory stridor and hoarse voice. He is alert with mild chest wall recession and oxygen saturation of 97 percent on air. What is the most appropriate treatment?