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Breathing problems in children

A practice question in the style of the MCCQE MCQ exam. Choose your answer to see the explanation.

A 3-year-old with croup becomes toxic with high fever and thick secretions. What is likely?

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The answer is C: Bacterial tracheitis.

Bacterial tracheitis needs airway support and IV antibiotics.

This question comes from Week 14 of MCC Vault: Child health I. That week has 124 more exam-style questions like it, 5 short lessons and 150 flashcards. The course starts free with Week 1 and reaches this topic in week 14, as part of a five-month plan with full mock exams along the way.

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