Question

A 3-year-old child presents with a barking cough and stridor that worsens at night. The child has a low-grade fever. Which management step is recommended first-line for moderate croup?

Accepted Answer

Oral dexamethasone

Answer

Nebulised bronchodilators

Answer

Antibiotic therapy

Answer

Heliox administration

Answer

Immediate intubation

Practice question

A 3-year-old child presents with a barking cough and stridor that worsens at night. The child has a low-grade fever. Which management step is recommended first-line for moderate croup?