What is good to eat for laryngitis?

Written by Xu Qing Tian
Otolaryngology
Updated on June 24, 2025
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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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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)

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Throat inflammation: injections or medication?

For laryngitis, it is best to undergo infusion therapy. Acute laryngitis is an otolaryngology emergency, commonly occurring in infants and toddlers because their pharyngeal mucosa is relatively loose. Once infected by bacteria or viruses, it can cause sudden high fever with temperatures above 38℃ (100.4°F), as well as hoarseness and breathing difficulties. In severe cases, it may lead to asphyxiation or even death. Examination with an electronic laryngoscope can reveal significant hyperemia and edema in the pharyngeal mucosa, especially severe around the bilateral vocal cord arytenoid areas, leading to incomplete glottis closure. Under such circumstances, it is best to use antibiotics, such as cephalosporin antibiotics, and the patient should undergo infusion therapy. Additionally, it is advisable to use corticosteroids to reduce local mucosal congestion and edema. A light diet should be maintained during treatment, closely monitoring the patient’s breathing. If breathing difficulties arise, a tracheotomy may be necessary.

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How to Prevent Acute Laryngitis in Children

Acute laryngitis in children is generally caused by viral infections, and a smaller portion by bacterial infections. Thus, preventing acute laryngitis in children is essentially about preventing infectious diseases. Firstly, it is advisable to avoid crowded places, especially poorly ventilated public areas. Also, avoid contact with individuals suffering from respiratory infections. Furthermore, enhancing the child's physical constitution, getting more sunlight, and supplementing with vitamin D to boost immune function can reduce the occurrence of acute laryngitis in children.

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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 foods should not be eaten with laryngitis?

If it's just a simple case of laryngitis, depending on the general condition of the child, if it's only hoarseness and the overall symptoms are not severe, there are usually no special restrictions. However, if there is significant laryngeal obstruction, difficulty in swallowing, or difficulty in breathing, a liquid diet should be the main focus. A light diet is easier for the child to accept and helps with a quicker recovery. The general rule is to avoid spicy and irritating foods temporarily, as these can exacerbate swelling in the throat and hinder recovery. This is something that needs attention.