<prompt> Steeple sign seen on posteroanterior view of neck in a child with stridor is indicative of:Acute epiglottitisAcute laryngotracheobronchitisLaryngeal papillomatosisBilateral abductor paralysis  <response>: Steeple sign indicates narrowing of the airway in the subglottic area. It is typically seen in acute laryngotracheobronchitis in children.Thumb sign is typically seen in acute epiglottitis due to swollen epiglottis. It is better appreciated in lateral view of neck.Steeple sign like a church tower is seen in laryngotracheobronchitis croup in PA view of neck. Note the air shadow arrow. 