Does laryngitis cause a fever?

Written by Zhang Jun
Otolaryngology
Updated on September 15, 2024
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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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What to eat for laryngitis

Laryngitis is an emergency in otolaryngology, commonly seen in infants and toddlers. Generally, it is caused by acute inflammation that irritates the pharyngeal mucosa, mainly the vocal cords, leading to congestion and edema of the pharyngeal mucosa. Patients may exhibit sudden high fever, with a body temperature above 38°C, severe sore throat, hoarse voice, bark-like cough, and in severe cases, it may cause breathing difficulties or even lead to suffocation and death. Examination with an electronic laryngoscope can reveal severe edema of the bilateral vocal cords and incomplete closure of the glottis. In treatment, laryngitis initially requires symptomatic anti-inflammatory treatment. A routine blood test should be conducted; if there is an increase in white blood cells and neutrophils, a bacterial infection should be considered, and oral administration of cephalosporins or penicillin antibiotics is effective. If lymphocytes are elevated, the patient should receive symptomatic antiviral treatment, which is also effective. Additionally, nebulized inhalation should be used to help reduce local congestion and edema. A bland diet should be maintained, avoiding spicy and irritating foods. Recovery is typically within about a week. (Please take medication under the guidance of a 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 I eat eggs with laryngitis?

Patients with laryngitis can eat eggs. Laryngitis is a common and frequent disease in otolaryngology, and it is divided into acute laryngitis and chronic laryngitis. The main causes of chronic laryngitis are long-term smoking, drinking, and physical and chemical stimulations, leading to chronic inflammation and congestion of the laryngeal mucosa. Patients will experience obvious foreign body sensation in the throat, hoarseness, and irritative cough among other symptoms. Acute laryngitis can be secondary to chronic laryngitis. When symptoms such as catching a cold or colds occur, patients will usually develop acute laryngitis, characterized by hoarseness and difficulty breathing. We should follow the physician’s guidance, promptly use an adequate amount of antibiotics and steroids for symptomatic treatment, and eliminate inflammation and edema of the throat mucosa to avoid laryngeal obstruction.

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Symptoms of acute laryngitis in children

Pediatric acute laryngitis varies in severity and symptoms. Common symptoms include hoarseness, whole lung coughing, and inspiratory breathing difficulties, as well as other respiratory and gastrointestinal symptoms such as vomiting and diarrhea. Additionally, there may be systemic symptoms like fever. Seizures may occur in children under six years old. If the symptoms of laryngeal obstruction in laryngitis are prominent, the affected child may show signs of listlessness or irritability, inspiratory breathing difficulties, flaring nostrils, and a positive three-concavity sign.

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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.)