Exam questionKROK 2Medicine · 2011
A child is 2 years old. The child complains of hoarse voice, dyspnea with obstructed inspiration. The disease started 3 days ago from dry cough and nose stuffiness. Objectively: general condition is unbalanced, stridor is present. The child's skin is pale. Body temperature is 37,7°C. The palatine arches are hyperemic. There is no deposit. Heart sounds are rhythmic. Auscultation of lungs reveals rough breathing sounds, crepitation is absent. Parainfluenza virus has been detected in nasopharynx lavage. What is the most likely diagnosis?
Answer options
- Diphtheria
- Acute laryngotracheitis
- Laryngospasm
- Epiglottitis
- Foreign body
Correct answer
Acute laryngotracheitis
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