Can laryngitis cause a fever?

Written by Xu Qing Tian
Otolaryngology
Updated on September 07, 2024
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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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Is laryngitis serious?

Laryngitis is a relatively common otolaryngology disease, and generally, it is not particularly severe. The more common types of laryngitis include acute laryngitis and chronic laryngitis. Clinically, it mainly manifests as sore throat, hoarseness, and a foreign body sensation in the throat. In terms of treatment, medication remains the main approach. For acute laryngitis, oral antibiotics can be considered, commonly cephalosporins or penicillins. For chronic laryngitis, taking traditional Chinese medicine orally can be considered, and it is advisable to combine this with nebulizer therapy, with regular follow-ups to monitor recovery. (Medication should be used under the guidance of a doctor.)

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

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 department should I go to for laryngitis?

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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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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How to treat chronic laryngitis?

The treatment of chronic laryngitis is generally conservative. Clinically, it usually starts with a laryngoscopy to examine the specific lesions and severity in the throat area. It is also recommended to observe specific clinical symptoms. If the symptoms are mild and do not affect daily life, observation and dietary adjustments may be considered. Additionally, for more pronounced symptoms, such as throat pain and the sensation of a foreign body, medication treatment should be considered. Currently, oral traditional Chinese medicine is commonly used in conjunction with nebulization therapy. Regular laryngoscopy follow-ups are advised to monitor changes in the throat and vocal cords. Overall, it is considered a relatively common condition.