Patient History: A male child 3 years old presented to the emergency room of the hospital at 3 am because of severe respiratory distress of one-hour duration. His mother stated that her child was awakened from sleep by a cough, hoarse voice and respiratory distress. On examination, temperature 39 C, pulse rate 110/min, and the respiratory rate was 30/min. The child had stridor more manifest during inspiration, he had working alae nasi and supraclavicular recession.
However, he was not cyanosed. What are the diagnosis and best management approach for this patient? *This patient case is from Docplexus Editorial Team for educative purpose only. Source: 100 Cases In ENT The answers are posted in the comments section Click here .
