An 18-month old baby was brought to the ED by her parents, as they were concerned about her noisy breathing. They also reported that she had a mild cough for the past 1 day and her temperature was elevated. Her vaccination record is up to date and there were no developmental problems or any other relevant history. Examination Her oxygen saturation: 94% on air. The baby was restless and had a hoarse cry. Audible stridor at rest was noted. The baby had a low-grade fever with a little higher respiratory rate.
No evidence of cyanosis. Chest auscultation was difficult but there was an audible inspiratory noise. What is the differential diagnosis? *This case is from Docplexus editorial team for educative purpose only. Source: 100 Cases in Surgery. Stay Connected, the answer will be posted soon!
