What should I do if I have laryngitis and a fever?

Written by Li Rui
Otolaryngology
Updated on September 04, 2024
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If there is a case of laryngitis accompanied by fever, it is relatively common, mainly due to acute bacterial infection. It is advisable to consider routine blood tests and laryngoscope examination, primarily to assess the extent of the specific infection and inflammation.

In terms of treatment, it generally focuses on antibiotic therapy to combat the infection. Most patients are treated with oral medications. If the inflammatory response is particularly severe, intravenous infusion therapy may be considered. If the fever exceeds 38.5℃, it may be necessary to use antipyretic drugs for treatment. If the temperature is below 38.5℃, physical cooling methods are generally used, along with regular follow-ups to observe the effects.

(The use of medications should be under the guidance of a doctor.)

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