11th May 2024

A 2-year-old girl is brought to the emergency department by her parents.

A 2-year-old girl is brought to the emergency department by her parents. She has a “barking” cough and is breathing noisily. She has no history of fever or runny nose. The parents mention that her symptoms worsened after crying. On examination, she has stridor at rest but is not agitated or lethargic. Her oxygen saturation is 97% in room air.

Which is the most appropriate management for this child?