Question

A 2-year-old child presents with acute onset barking cough, inspiratory stridor, and hoarseness. Symptoms worsen at night. Temperature is 100.4 F, and the child appears non-toxic. What is the most appropriate initial treatment?

Accepted Answer

Nebulized racemic epinephrine and dexamethasone

Answer

Intravenous antibiotics

Answer

Heliox therapy only

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Urgent intubation

Answer

Oral dexamethasone

Practice question

A 2-year-old child presents with acute onset barking cough, inspiratory stridor, and hoarseness. Symptoms worsen at night. Temperature is 100.4 F, and the child appears non-toxic. What is the most appropriate initial treatment?