What department should I go to for laryngitis?

Written by Zhang Jun
Otolaryngology
Updated on September 18, 2024
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Laryngitis requires an examination by an otolaryngologist. It is an emergency in the field of otolaryngology and is common in infants and young children. It can cause sudden high fever in patients, with body temperature above 38.5℃, severe throat pain, breathing difficulties, and painful swallowing. In severe cases, it may also lead to a barking cough, choking, and even death. If a patient exhibits the above symptoms, an initial test with an electronic laryngoscopy can reveal significant congestion and edema of the vocal cords. In terms of treatment, laryngitis primarily requires symptomatic anti-inflammatory treatment to reduce inflammation. It is also necessary to locally apply corticosteroids to lessen the congestion and swelling of the vocal cords and avoid breathing difficulties. During treatment, the patient's breathing should be closely monitored, and if choking occurs, a tracheotomy may be needed. (Please use medication under the guidance of a professional physician and avoid self-medication.)

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Do you have a cough from laryngitis?

Laryngitis can cause severe coughing. Laryngitis is caused by acute inflammation that affects the throat, primarily the vocal cords, leading to sudden high fevers over 38.5°C. Patients experience severe throat pain, hoarseness, irritating coughs, bark-like coughs, and in severe cases, it can lead to difficulty breathing, choking, and even death. Generally, laryngitis is more common in infants and young children and can spread through the respiratory or digestive tract. During an examination with a laryngoscope, congested and swollen bilateral vocal cords are apparent, with good mobility but incomplete closure. In terms of treatment, symptomatic anti-inflammatory treatment is necessary for laryngitis. This can include oral or intravenous antibiotics, such as cephalosporins, which are effective. Additionally, corticosteroids are used to reduce local congestion and swelling. A light diet is recommended, and gradual improvement is usually seen within a week. (The use of medication should be carried out under the guidance of a professional doctor.)

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Does laryngitis cause a fever?

Laryngitis can cause fever and is considered an emergency in otolaryngology, prevalently seen in infants and young children. It can lead to sudden high fever, with temperatures above 38°C, severe throat pain, hoarse voice, bark-like coughing, and in severe cases, it can cause breathing difficulties, and even lead to choking and death. Examination may reveal evident congestion and swelling of the bilateral vocal cords, and incomplete closure of the glottis, resulting in the hoarseness of the voice. In terms of treatment, it is primarily necessary to use anti-inflammatory treatment targeted at symptoms, as laryngitis is generally caused by a bacterial infection, so patients can effectively use oral cephalosporin antibiotics. Additionally, corticosteroids are also used to reduce local congestion and swelling. During treatment, it is essential to closely monitor the patient's temperature and respiratory condition. If the temperature exceeds 38.5°C, antipyretic medication should be administered, and in cases of breathing difficulties, tracheotomy may be necessary. (Medications should be used under the guidance of a doctor.)

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Is it necessary to have an infusion for laryngitis?

Laryngitis is a relatively common ENT disease with various clinical symptoms. Common symptoms include sore throat and a foreign body sensation in the throat, and some patients may also experience fever. In terms of treatment, most patients do not require intravenous therapy. Typically, oral medication is the primary treatment, which can be supplemented with nebulization therapy. However, regular follow-ups are necessary during treatment to monitor the effectiveness. In cases where the inflammatory response is particularly severe and the clinical symptoms are more pronounced, such as hoarseness and difficulty breathing, some patients may need to consider intravenous therapy. Overall, however, the proportion of patients requiring intravenous therapy is relatively small. (Please use medication under the guidance of a doctor)

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Does laryngitis require infusion?

Laryngitis is a relatively common otolaryngological disease. In terms of treatment, most patients do not require infusion therapy; only a small number of patients might need to consider infusion, primarily based on the specific severity of the condition, clinical symptoms, and overall health condition. If the severity of the laryngitis is mild and the clinical symptoms are not significant, some patients may recover on their own, while others may need to combine oral medication and nebulization treatment. However, if the severity of the laryngitis is particularly severe, accompanied by symptoms such as hoarseness, breathing difficulties, and swallowing obstruction, there may be a need to consider infusion therapy.

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Symptoms of laryngitis

Laryngitis is a relatively common otolaryngological disease with a variety of clinical symptoms and individual differences. Common symptoms include hoarseness, sore throat, and a foreign body sensation in the throat. Some patients may also experience swallowing obstruction and difficulty breathing. In such cases, it is advisable to visit an otolaryngologist for routine blood tests and a laryngoscopy to determine the specific extent of the condition. In terms of treatment, most patients may consider oral medication, and it is recommended to combine this with nebulization. If the inflammatory response is particularly severe and the clinical symptoms are evident, a small number of patients might need intravenous treatment. During treatment, regular follow-ups are necessary to monitor recovery. (Please use medication under the guidance of a qualified physician.)