A 2-year-old child presents with fever, barking cough, and stridor. They appear distressed but have normal oxygen saturations. What is the first-line ...

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A 2-year-old child presents with fever, barking cough, and stridor. They appear distressed but have normal oxygen saturations. What is the first-line medication for a mild to moderate croup episode?

Accepted Answer

Oral dexamethasone

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Nebulised adrenaline

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Oral antibiotics

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Inhaled salbutamol

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Antihistamines

MCQ (SBA): Croup

A 2-year-old child presents with fever, barking cough, and stridor. They appear distressed but have normal oxygen saturations. What is the first-line medication for a mild to moderate croup episode?