In evaluating a 16-month-old boy, the respiratory therapist finds him to be in mild respiratory distress, without a fever, but with a barking-type cough
A lateral neck x-ray taken in the emergency department shows a "steeple point" narrowing of the trachea. Based on this information, which of the following would the respiratory therapist conclude is the most probable diagnosis?
a. Acute bronchitis
b. Epiglottitis
c. Bronchiolitis
d. LTB
D
All of the listed clinical signs indicate a diagnosis of LTB. The other conditions would have a different mix of signs.
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