A 5-year-old boy has barking cough, stridor at rest, and moderate respiratory distress. What is the most appropriate immediate treatment?...

Question

A 5-year-old boy has barking cough, stridor at rest, and moderate respiratory distress. What is the most appropriate immediate treatment?

Accepted Answer

Nebulised adrenaline and oral dexamethasone

Answer

Oral dexamethasone alone

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Nebulised salbutamol

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Oral prednisolone and antibiotics

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Heliox via non-rebreather mask

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Croup