Question

A 3-year-old boy presents with a barking cough and inspiratory stridor at rest but no respiratory distress. He is afebrile and otherwise well. You diagnose mild croup. According to RCH guidelines, what is the most appropriate treatment?

Accepted Answer

Single dose oral dexamethasone

Answer

Humidified air only

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Nebulised adrenaline only

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Oral antibiotics

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Immediate intubation

Practice question

A 3-year-old boy presents with a barking cough and inspiratory stridor at rest but no respiratory distress. He is afebrile and otherwise well. You diagnose mild croup. According to RCH guidelines, what is the most appropriate treatment?