A 3-year-old boy is brought to clinic with a barking cough and hoarse voice after 2 days of rhinorrhea. He has mild inspiratory stridor when agitated

Question

A 3-year-old boy is brought to clinic with a barking cough and hoarse voice after 2 days of rhinorrhea. He has mild inspiratory stridor when agitated but no drooling, tripod positioning, or toxic appearance. Which of the following is the most appropriate initial treatment?

Accepted Answer

Single-dose dexamethasone

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Inhaled albuterol as definitive therapy

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Daily antihistamine therapy

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Oral amoxicillin

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Immediate tonsillectomy

Croup — ABFM Board MCQ

A 3-year-old boy is brought to clinic with a barking cough and hoarse voice after 2 days of rhinorrhea. He has mild inspiratory stridor when agitated but no drooling, tripod positioning, or toxic appearance. Which of the following is the most appropriate initial treatment?