1 Day Of Fever in Pediatrics — 3yo Child | Pediatric Respiratory | SMLE Q#5123
SMLE Question #5123
Pediatrics
Pediatric Respiratory
Objective: OBJ-273
Last updated: February 2026
A 3-year-old boy presents with 1 day of fever and noisy breathing. He developed a barking cough and hoarse voice after 2 days of rhinorrhea and nasal congestion. On examination, he has inspiratory stridor only when agitated and mild intercostal retractions. There is no drooling or tripod positioning, and the lungs are clear on auscultation. What is the most likely diagnosis?
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