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All patients with croup who have signs of breathing difficulty should receive systemic steroids.
Oral dexamethasone solution 150 micrograms/ kg is the first line. If this is unavailable, then oral prednisolone 1-2mg/ kg may be used.
See local acute trust guidance for the inpatient assessment and management of croup.
North Devon District Hospital guidance (N3 connection required)