Question

A 2-year-old boy presents with a barking cough, hoarse voice and inspiratory stridor that worsens at night. He is febrile but maintaining oxygen saturations at 95% on air. What is the most appropriate initial pharmacological treatment?

Accepted Answer

Oral dexamethasone

Answer

Nebulised hypertonic saline

Answer

Intravenous antibiotics

Answer

Immediate intubation and ventilation

Answer

Oral salbutamol

Practice question

A 2-year-old boy presents with a barking cough, hoarse voice and inspiratory stridor that worsens at night. He is febrile but maintaining oxygen saturations at 95% on air. What is the most appropriate initial pharmacological treatment?