A child presents with fever, stridor and barking cough. His X-ray is given below: Following is true about the patient:
(a) Symptoms are predominantly caused by involvement of subglottis(Ref. Cummings, 6th ed., 3049; Scott Brown, 8th ed., Vol 1; 326)
Symptoms are predominantly caused by involvement of subglottis
Antibiotics should be started immediately
X-ray is showing thumb sign
Caused by H. influenzae b
Infections and Inflammatory Conditions