What causes acute laryngitis in children

Acute laryngitis in children is mostly secondary to rhinitis, pharyngitis, and upper respiratory tract infection. It can be the precursor disease of acute infectious diseases such as influenza, pneumonia, measles, chickenpox, pertussis, and scarlet fever.

The onset of acute laryngitis in children is more rapid, with fever, hoarseness, and coughing. The hoarseness is not serious at first, and there is panting when crying, and then the inflammation invades the glottis, resulting in "empty" and "empty" coughing sounds, and the symptoms of night sounds are aggravated. In severe cases, inspiratory laryngeal stridor, dyspnea during inspiratory period, and laryngeal obstruction symptoms such as suprasternal fossa, supraclavicular fossa, intercostal and upper abdominal soft tissue inspiratory period may appear. Acute laryngitis in children is often more serious than in adults, and it can be life-threatening if not diagnosed and treated in time.

Therefore, once acute laryngitis occurs in children, timely treatment is the key! Usually, attention should be paid to children's cold protection and warmth, and children should go outdoors more to enhance their physical fitness and improve disease resistance. The residence should always open the windows and doors to keep the indoor air fresh. Children who are found to have flu and other upper respiratory tract inflammation should be diagnosed and treated in time. For children with symptoms of acute laryngitis, they should seek medical treatment in time, and observe changes in the condition at any time to prevent accidents.

What to do about acute laryngitis in children:

Generally speaking, cold and dryness are the external causes of laryngitis in babies. Therefore, the temperature of the baby's room is best controlled at 20 degrees Celsius, and the relative humidity is controlled at about 65%. Pay attention to maintain air circulation. After getting sick, let the baby rest quietly and reduce crying, so as not to aggravate dyspnea. The diet should be light, warm, easy to digest, and nutritious, and avoid irritating food and greasy, barbecued, and hot food.

Children with acute laryngitis usually get worse at night, so once symptoms such as fever, hoarseness, and cough appear, you should go to the hospital for medical treatment in time. When a baby has severe laryngitis, it may be difficult to breathe. At this time, if not diagnosed and treated in time, it may be life-threatening.