Oral Betamethasone versus Intramuscular Dexamethasone for the Treatment of Mild to Moderate Viral Croup: A Prospective, Randomized Trial

Objective:Intramuscular dexamethasone is an effective, but painful, treatment for croup. The effectiveness of betamethasone, an oral, palatable, and equally potent glucocorticoid has not been studied. The purpose of this study was to compare the effectiveness of a single oral dose of betamethasone w