Question

A 3-year-old boy presents with a barking cough, stridor when agitated and hoarse voice. He is afebrile and has mild chest wall recession but is able to drink. What is the most appropriate single treatment in the emergency department?

Accepted Answer

Single dose oral dexamethasone

Answer

Nebulised saline alone

Answer

Nebulised adrenaline only

Answer

Immediate endotracheal intubation

Answer

High-dose oral amoxicillin

Practice question

A 3-year-old boy presents with a barking cough, stridor when agitated and hoarse voice. He is afebrile and has mild chest wall recession but is able to drink. What is the most appropriate single treatment in the emergency department?