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QuestionChoice
This is an NSAID and has no place in treating croup here. Dexamethasone is necessary to treat mild cases of croup.
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d
Ibuprofen
QuestionChoice
Croup is typically an upper respiratory tract infection that needs to be treated with dexamethasone.
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b
Rest and reassurance
QuestionChoice
Whilst this may alleviate fever due to its anti-pyretic properties, croup needs to be treated with dexamethasone.
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c
Paracetamol
QuestionChoice
This patient is presenting with croup, a common illness that affects babies and young children. Most cases are caused by the parainfluenza virus and can be treated with a single dose of dexamethasone.
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a
Dexamethasone
QuestionChoice
Oxygen may be required in severe cases of croup, however, as this patient’s dyspnoea has resolved and he is saturating appropriately he can be managed in primary care with dexamethasone.
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e
Oxygen
Concept
Chapter
2693
3711
Croup
Topic
132
Respiratory
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A 3-year-old boy presents to his GP with his parent. He has a barking cough and fever. His parent says he has been struggling to breathe at times over the last 2 days although this has resolved now. He is saturating appropriately on room air.

Given the likely diagnosis, which of the following is the most appropriate treatment?
a