Question

A 3-year-old child presents with barking cough, inspiratory stridor at rest and moderate respiratory distress but oxygen saturations 95 percent on air. What is the most appropriate treatment?

Accepted Answer

Oral Dexamethasone single dose

Answer

Oral Amoxicillin for 7 days

Answer

Immediate intubation and ventilation

Answer

High-dose inhaled Salbutamol

Answer

No treatment; observe only

Practice question

A 3-year-old child presents with barking cough, inspiratory stridor at rest and moderate respiratory distress but oxygen saturations 95 percent on air. What is the most appropriate treatment?