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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What is good to eat for laryngitis?

Laryngitis is a common condition in otolaryngology, stemming primarily from long-term smoking, alcohol consumption, and poor dietary habits such as eating spicy and stimulating foods and consuming cold beverages like ice-cold drinks. Symptoms in laryngitis patients mainly include acute congestion of the laryngeal mucosa, proliferation of lymphatic follicles, and resulting sensations of a foreign body in the throat, hoarseness, throat pain, and cough. For daily life, it is recommended that laryngitis patients consume more vegetables and fruits, as well as warm or tepid semi-liquid foods. They should avoid spicy and stimulating foods and cold drinks, and reduce smoking and alcohol consumption, among other unhealthy habits. Herbal remedies such as honeysuckle and wild chrysanthemum can also be used to make tea, which can be beneficial in alleviating symptoms of throat inflammation. (Medication should be taken under the guidance of a professional doctor.)

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How is laryngitis treated?

Laryngitis in treatment primarily requires symptomatic anti-inflammatory therapy to eliminate inflammation. Laryngitis is an ENT emergency, commonly seen in infants and young children, and can lead to sudden high fever, hoarseness, severe throat pain, and breathing difficulties. In severe cases, it may also present with a barking cough, choking, and even death. When examining with a laryngoscope, notable bilateral vocal cord congestion and edema can be observed. For treatment, patients firstly need a complete blood count; if there is an increase in white blood cells, a bacterial infection may be considered, and oral or intravenous antibiotics may be administered. If lymphocytes are elevated, symptomatic antiviral treatment should be conducted. Patients also need to use corticosteroids to reduce congestion and edema in the throat area. During treatment, closely monitor the patient's breathing, and if breathing difficulties occur, a tracheotomy may be necessary. (Please administer medications under the guidance of a professional physician and do not medicate blindly.)

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Can laryngitis heal by itself?

Patients with laryngitis can be cured. The primary causes of laryngitis are related to factors such as long-term smoking and drinking, improper use of the voice, and catching colds. In patients with laryngitis, the affected areas are primarily located on the vocal cord mucosa and the bilateral aryepiglottic fold walls, where the surface mucosa becomes edematous. For patients with laryngitis, it is important to avoid catching colds in daily life and to protect the voice by avoiding prolonged talking. By resting the voice, the laryngitis can often heal itself. If the laryngitis repeatedly does not heal, symptomatic treatment can be administered by taking oral traditional Chinese medicine that clears the throat and benefits the voice, thereby eliminating the mucosal inflammation in the throat. (Please take medications under the guidance of a doctor.)

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What tests are done for acute laryngitis in children?

Generally speaking, laryngitis is classified as an inflammatory disease. To determine whether it might be a bacterial or viral infection, we typically recommend a complete blood count and C-reactive protein test. Based on the white blood cell count, the classification of white blood cells, and the level of C-reactive protein, we can make an initial judgment about whether the cause is likely viral or bacterial, and then proceed with the corresponding treatment. Additionally, laryngoscopy can also be performed to examine the condition of the laryngeal tissues and other structures for differential diagnosis.

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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.