How to treat acute laryngitis in children

When children have acute laryngitis, the key is to keep the airway open. Parents need to quickly take measures such as cooling, humidifying the air, and calming the child, and seek medical attention immediately if necessary. The following are specific methods and steps that can be implemented.

1. Observe symptoms and determine the urgency of seeking medical attention

Acute laryngitis in children is often caused by viral or bacterial infection. Symptoms usually include a barking cough, hoarseness, and inspiratory dyspnea. If your child has blue lips or nails, or has significant dyspnea, call the emergency number and get to the doctor as soon as possible. If the symptoms are mild but worsen at night, go to the emergency room immediately.

2 Rapidly relieve breathing difficulties

To help your child relieve breathlessness, try the following:

Humidify the air: Take your child to a closed bathroom with hot water steam and sit for 10-15 minutes, or use a humidifier to increase the humidity in the room, which will help reduce laryngeal edema.

Cool air relief method: In some acute cases, cold air can relieve throat inflammation. Taking the child to the window to breathe cool air or applying a cold towel to the neck may also be effective.

3 Reasonable cooling and medication suggestions

Acute laryngitis may also be accompanied by fever. If the body temperature exceeds 38.5℃, antipyretics such as ibuprofen and acetaminophen can be given under the guidance of a doctor, and the child's forehead and armpits can be wiped with a warm towel for physical cooling. If the sore throat is severe, appropriate medications to control laryngeal edema, such as inhaled budesonide nebulizer, can be used under the doctor's advice.

4. Calm down and avoid crying

Excessive crying when sick will aggravate local congestion of the laryngeal region and breathing difficulties. Parents should patiently comfort their children, reduce anxiety, and encourage them to cooperate with treatment in a gentle manner.

5Dietary adjustment and follow-up care

During the remission period, children should be given liquid or semi-liquid diets and avoid irritating foods. During the subsequent recovery, the throat should be kept warm to avoid recurrence caused by colds and other factors.

Acute laryngitis can quickly worsen and become life-threatening, so parents need to be highly vigilant and take decisive action. If the condition progresses to a point where it cannot be relieved by home care, be sure to seek professional medical help as soon as possible.