Croup

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Summary of Croup

Croup respiratory infection that is usually caused by a virus. It leads to swelling inside the wind pipe, which interferes with normal breathing and produces the classic symptoms of "barking" cough, stridor, and a hoarse voice. Fever and runny nose may also be present. Often it starts or is worse at night.

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A 3-year-old boy is brought to the office because of fever, and hoarseness for 2 days. His family says that he developed a sharp “barking” cough last night. Physical examination shows mild erythema of the oral mucosa, moderate chest wall retraction, and inspiratory stridor at rest. There are no other abnormalities present. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in management?

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