Question

A 2-year-old boy is brought to the GP with a 24-hour history of barking cough, which is worse at night. He has mild inspiratory stridor when upset but no stridor at rest. He is afebrile and his oxygen saturations are 98% on air. What is the most appropriate management?

Accepted Answer

Oral dexamethasone STAT dose

Answer

Admit to hospital immediately

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Nebulised adrenaline

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Nebulised budesonide

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Reassurance and safety netting advice only

Practice question

A 2-year-old boy is brought to the GP with a 24-hour history of barking cough, which is worse at night. He has mild inspiratory stridor when upset but no stridor at rest. He is afebrile and his oxygen saturations are 98% on air. What is the most appropriate management?