<prompt> Answer this question truthfullyWhat medical treatment is recommended for croup?  <response>: <reason> Click on the following categories to expand treatment regimens.Croup Medical Therapy Glucocorticoids Epinephrine Oxygen Antibiotics Heliox Glucocorticoids Mild to Moderate Croup Dexamethasone 0.60 mgkg POIMIV, single dose max. 10 mg OR Budesonide 2mg nebulized Severe Croup Dexamethasone 0.60 mgkg IMIV, single dose OR Budesonide 2mg nebulized Epinephrine Mild Croup There are no indications for nebulized epinephrine in mild croup Moderate to Severe Croup Nebulized racemic epinephrine 2.25 0.05 mLkg max. 0.5mL in 3mL of normal saline for 15 min OR Nebulized L- epinephrine 0.5mLkg max 5mL for 15 min Repeat as needed Oxygen Humidified oxygen should be given to patients with hypoxia or severe respiratory distress Antibiotics Antibiotic are not indicated to treat viral croup Antibiotics are use for complications, such as bacterial tracheitis or epiglottitis Heliox There is no sufficient data that recommends the general use of heliox in patients with croup. Some studies have shown a short-term benefit of heliox inhalation in children with moderate to severe croup. 