Question

A 3-year-old boy presents with barking cough, hoarse voice and inspiratory stridor. He has mild intercostal recession but is not hypoxic and is able to drink. What is the most appropriate initial treatment?

Accepted Answer

High-dose oral Dexamethasone or Prednisolone

Answer

Nebulised Adrenaline only

Answer

Broad-spectrum intravenous antibiotics

Answer

Immediate intubation and ventilation

Answer

No treatment and discharge without advice

Practice question

A 3-year-old boy presents with barking cough, hoarse voice and inspiratory stridor. He has mild intercostal recession but is not hypoxic and is able to drink. What is the most appropriate initial treatment?