| Ref (type) | Population | Outcome, Interventions | Results and statistical analysis | Effect size | Favours |
| Change in croup score | |||||
|
Systematic review |
254 children presenting with croup (Westley Croup Score 2 or greater) 3 RCTs in this analysis |
Mean between-group change from baseline in croup score
6 hours
with oral dexamethasone (130 children) with oral dexamethasone plus nebulised budesonide (124 children) |
SMD +0.08 95% CI –0.48 to +0.64 P = 0.78 Heterogeneity: I2 = 78%, P = 0.01 See Further information on studies |
Not significant |
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