What are the examination items for acute laryngitis in children?

What are the examination items for acute laryngitis in children? Although the harm caused by acute laryngitis in children is relatively serious, as long as it is actively treated, it can recover quickly. This disease must not be taken lightly. In severe cases, it may even endanger life. Let's take a look at what are the examination items for acute laryngitis in children?

Acute laryngitis in children is an acute inflammation of the laryngeal mucosa, mainly in the glottis area. It often occurs in winter and spring, and is especially common in infants and young children. Because the laryngeal cavity of children is small and the mucosa in the laryngeal cavity is loose, swelling can easily cause glottis obstruction. Children have poor cough reflexes, and tracheal and laryngeal secretions are difficult to discharge, which can easily cause severe laryngeal obstruction. Common examination items are as follows:

Direct laryngoscopy: The laryngeal mucosa can be seen to be congested and swollen, the vocal cords are also congested and red, with dilated blood vessels on them, the glottis is often accompanied by viscous secretions, and the subglottic mucosa is swollen and protrudes to the middle to form a narrow cavity.

Physical examination: congestion in the throat, swelling of the false vocal cords, and fusiform swelling of the subglottic mucosa can be seen. Depending on the severity of the lesion, laryngeal striae and inspiratory dyspnea may sometimes occur, and laryngeal conduction sounds or tubular breath sounds may be heard by auscultation of the lungs.

Lung and pleural auscultation: Lung and pleural auscultation is one of the most basic and important methods of lung examination, and is of great significance for the diagnosis of lung diseases.

When the condition worsens, the child becomes listless, has a weakened pulse, and has low breathing sounds. This is not an improvement in the condition, but a systemic failure caused by respiratory obstruction. If not treated in time, it will be life-threatening. Therefore, if parents find that their children have symptoms such as coughing and runny nose, and soon have a strong cough, they should not think that it is just a cold. They should take their children to the hospital for examination and treatment.