Question

A 3-year-old boy presents with a barking cough, hoarse voice and inspiratory stridor. He has a low-grade fever but is not drooling and is able to drink. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Viral croup

Answer

Epiglottitis

Answer

Foreign body aspiration

Answer

Bacterial tracheitis

Answer

Peritonsillar abscess

Practice question

A 3-year-old boy presents with a barking cough, hoarse voice and inspiratory stridor. He has a low-grade fever but is not drooling and is able to drink. What is the most likely diagnosis?