Question

A 3-year-old boy presents with a barking cough, low-grade fever and inspiratory stridor when agitated but not at rest. He has no drooling and is otherwise well appearing. What is the most appropriate first-line treatment?

Accepted Answer

Single dose of oral dexamethasone

Answer

Oral prednisolone

Answer

Nebulised adrenaline only

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Intravenous ceftriaxone

Answer

Immediate intubation and ventilation

Practice question

A 3-year-old boy presents with a barking cough, low-grade fever and inspiratory stridor when agitated but not at rest. He has no drooling and is otherwise well appearing. What is the most appropriate first-line treatment?