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A 2-year-old child was brought to the emergency depament at 3 AM. The child presented with fever and cough. On examination, respiratory rate was 36/ min, temperature was 39degC and saturation on pulse oximetry was 96%. The child had barking cough and stridor only on crying. Otherwise, the child was hydrated, able to drink and consolable. The nest step in management would be:

ARacemic epinephrine nebulization
BSingle dose of dexamethasone
CComplete blood count and culture
DNasal washings for Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) and influenza
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