Can acute laryngitis in children be cured?

Written by Bai Yan Hui
Pediatrics
Updated on September 02, 2024
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Acute laryngitis in children is a self-healing disease, mostly caused by inflammation or injury. Controlling the inflammation or reducing the damage generally allows for self-healing. However, it is of course best to treat according to the cause during the process, eliminate the cause, and then promote the repair of the mucous membrane to achieve cure. Treatment of acute laryngitis in children generally includes symptomatic and etiological treatment. Especially, symptomatic treatment is very important, especially in reducing the severity of laryngeal obstruction.

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Can children with acute laryngitis eat?

Simple acute laryngitis generally allows for eating, unless there are accompanying gastrointestinal symptoms such as repeated vomiting. Additionally, if the laryngitis causes especially severe symptoms of laryngeal obstruction that prevent the swallowing of food, it is advisable to temporarily withhold feeding and wait for the condition to improve before resuming feeding. Therefore, in cases of acute laryngitis without complications, eating is necessary, but it is recommended to stick to a light diet that is easier for children to digest, making it more comfortable for them.

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Is acute laryngitis in children contagious?

Is acute laryngitis in children contagious? It depends on the pathogen causing the infection. If the infecting pathogen is contagious, then certainly it can be transmitted. If the infecting pathogen is not infectious, then of course it will not be contagious. Contagious examples include diphtheria, influenza virus, and Coxsackie virus, which can cause transmission, so it is important to isolate as much as possible. If it is a bacterial infection, it is generally not contagious. Therefore, one cannot simply say whether acute laryngitis in children is contagious or not; it depends on what the infection source is for this particular case to determine whether it is contagious or not.

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Does acute laryngitis in children cause fever?

Generally speaking, acute laryngitis in children is accompanied by fever, as it is caused by viral or bacterial infection. Inflammatory response: redness, swelling, heat, and pain. Local reaction: In children, local infections can easily lead to systemic symptoms, especially fever, which can vary in intensity but generally remains relatively easy to reduce. It is unlikely to be extremely high fever. If the body temperature exceeds 38 degrees Celsius, or if the child shows poor spirits during fever, oral antipyretics or rectal fever suppositories can be used to alleviate the symptoms of fever.

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Can acute laryngitis in children be cured?

Acute laryngitis in children is a self-healing disease, mostly caused by inflammation or injury. Controlling the inflammation or reducing the damage generally allows for self-healing. However, it is of course best to treat according to the cause during the process, eliminate the cause, and then promote the repair of the mucous membrane to achieve cure. Treatment of acute laryngitis in children generally includes symptomatic and etiological treatment. Especially, symptomatic treatment is very important, especially in reducing the severity of laryngeal obstruction.

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What causes acute laryngitis in children?

Pediatric acute laryngitis is generally considered to be an infection, with viral infections being most common, accounting for about 80% of cases. This includes respiratory syncytial virus, influenza virus, parainfluenza virus, and Coxsackievirus, all of which can cause acute laryngitis. Of course, there are also cases caused by bacterial infections, with gram-positive bacteria being more common. Additionally, special circumstances such as procedures, gastroscopy, bronchoscopy, etc., can cause laryngeal injuries, or the ingestion of irritant food items might also damage the laryngeal tissues, subsequently leading to symptoms of laryngitis.