Question

A 3-year-old child presents with a barking cough, hoarse voice and inspiratory stridor worse at night. He is febrile but not drooling and can drink. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Croup (laryngotracheobronchitis)

Answer

Epiglottitis

Answer

Bronchiolitis

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Asthma

Answer

Pertussis

Practice question

A 3-year-old child presents with a barking cough, hoarse voice and inspiratory stridor worse at night. He is febrile but not drooling and can drink. What is the most likely diagnosis?