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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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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What causes laryngitis?

Laryngitis is a relatively common ENT disease with various clinical symptoms. Common symptoms include sore throat, foreign body sensation in the throat, and burning sensation. Some patients may also experience swallowing obstruction, difficulty breathing, and hoarseness. Regarding the causes, it could be due to an acute viral infection, or an acute bacterial infection leading to inflammation. Some patients are affected due to improper diet or exposure to external irritants. In such cases, it is necessary to visit an ENT department promptly for a laryngoscopy and routine blood tests to assess the severity of the condition.

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Can laryngitis cause a fever?

Patients with laryngitis may experience fever. Laryngitis is caused by exposure to cold, consumption of spicy and irritating food, smoking, drinking, and other external factors, leading to edema and congestion of the laryngeal mucosa. The main symptoms in patients include hoarseness, sore throat, foreign body sensation, cough, and fever. Therefore, patients may develop fever when they contract laryngitis due to infections and inflammation. The primary treatment methods for laryngitis patients include antibiotics, anti-inflammatory drugs, steroids, and treatments to reduce swelling. By choosing sensitive antibiotics, the symptoms of laryngitis can be quickly alleviated, improving hoarseness and fever among other related conditions. Note: Medications should be used under the guidance of a 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)