Question

A 6-year-old boy presents with barky cough and inspiratory stridor at rest. He has mild sternal indrawing but is maintaining oxygen saturation at 96% on room air. The most likely diagnosis is viral croup. What is the most appropriate first-line treatment?

Accepted Answer

Oral dexamethasone

Answer

Intravenous antibiotics

Answer

Nebulised salbutamol

Answer

Immediate intubation in theatre

Answer

No treatment is necessary

Practice question

A 6-year-old boy presents with barky cough and inspiratory stridor at rest. He has mild sternal indrawing but is maintaining oxygen saturation at 96% on room air. The most likely diagnosis is viral croup. What is the most appropriate first-line treatment?