A10-month-old child has been brought into the emergency room (er) by her parents, who state that after few days with low-grade fever, malaise, and rhinorrhea, their child presented with a "barking" cough and increased work of breathing. what condition is this child likely exhibiting?

Laryngotracheobronchitis (LTB)

Explanation:

Laryngotracheobronchitis (LTB)  can be described as a type of infection of the respiratory tract which is caused by a virus. Due to this, swelling inside the trachea occurs in children which leads to the symptoms associated with barking. Heavy cough and strained voice are characterized in this condition. Fever and flu are also common in this condition.

Hence,  we can see that the  child represents all the symptoms of Laryngotracheobronchitis.

answerrunning;