How to check whether there is acute laryngitis in children

How to check if there is acute laryngitis in children? Acute laryngitis in children is common in infants and young children aged 6 months to 3 years old. Due to the anatomical characteristics of the child's throat, the narrow laryngeal cavity, and the soft laryngeal cartilage, if inflammation occurs, it is easy to swell and cause laryngeal obstruction, which is very harmful to the child. So, how to check if there is 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. If not treated promptly and effectively, the condition can worsen progressively, endangering the health and even life of the child.

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

2. Laryngoscopy: The laryngeal mucosa is congested and swollen, the vocal cords are also congested and red, with dilated blood vessels, the glottis is often accompanied by mucopurulent secretions, and the subglottic mucosa is swollen and protrudes to the middle to form a narrow cavity. The diagnosis is usually easy based on its unique symptoms such as hoarseness, laryngeal wheezing, "empty" and "empty" coughing, and inspiratory dyspnea.

Closely monitor the child's vital signs and prepare various rescue items, and keep a tracheostomy bag at the bedside. At the same time, closely observe the child's complexion, lip color, consciousness, respiratory rate and rhythm. If there are symptoms such as nasal flaring, difficulty breathing, cyanosis, inspiratory laryngeal stridor, tachycardia, irritability, or even convulsions, report to the doctor immediately and quickly perform tracheotomy and other emergency measures to relieve laryngeal obstruction.