Question

A 3-year-old with mild stridor and a barking cough is found to have parainfluenza infection. He has no respiratory distress. Which advice about further management is appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Administer oral dexamethasone

Answer

Start broad-spectrum antibiotics

Answer

Nebulised adrenaline

Answer

Hospital admission for intubation

Answer

Reassure and observe at home

Practice question

A 3-year-old with mild stridor and a barking cough is found to have parainfluenza infection. He has no respiratory distress. Which advice about further management is appropriate?