Question

A 2-year-old boy presents with barking cough, inspiratory stridor at rest and mild suprasternal indrawing. He is alert, afebrile and maintaining oxygen saturation at 96% on room air. What is the most appropriate initial treatment?

Accepted Answer

Single dose of oral or intramuscular dexamethasone

Answer

Humidified air alone

Answer

Oral amoxicillin

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Intubation and mechanical ventilation

Answer

Heliox therapy as first-line

Practice question

A 2-year-old boy presents with barking cough, inspiratory stridor at rest and mild suprasternal indrawing. He is alert, afebrile and maintaining oxygen saturation at 96% on room air. What is the most appropriate initial treatment?