A 14-month-old child has stridor that began suddenly while playing with small toys, without fever. What is the most likely diagnosis?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Foreign body aspiration
- Step 1: Sudden onset without fever suggests aspiration of a foreign body. Answer: Foreign body aspiration. Why not the others: Croup, Epiglottitis and Bacterial tracheitis don't fit.
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