A 2-year-old child presents with fever of 39.2 °C, barking cough and inspiratory stridor at rest. He has sternal recession but is not cyanosed. What i...

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A 2-year-old child presents with fever of 39.2 °C, barking cough and inspiratory stridor at rest. He has sternal recession but is not cyanosed. What is the most appropriate immediate treatment?

Accepted Answer

Nebulised adrenaline and dexamethasone, with close observation

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Oral prednisolone and discharge home

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Broad-spectrum intravenous antibiotics

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Chest physiotherapy and saline nebulisers

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No treatment, as this is a self-limiting viral illness

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A 2-year-old child presents with fever of 39.2 °C, barking cough and inspiratory stridor at rest. He has sternal recession but is not cyanosed. What is the most appropriate immediate treatment?