At 11:50 p.m., you are dispatched to a residence for a 3-year-old female with respiratory distress. The child's mother tells you that her daughter has had symptoms of a cold for the past few days. Your assessment reveals that the child is tachycardic, has nasal flaring, a low-grade fever, and a harsh cough. You should suspect:

A. bronchiolitis.
B. croup.
C. epiglottitis.
D. asthma.


Answer: B. croup.

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