What tests should be done for acute laryngitis in children

What tests are done for acute laryngitis in children? Acute laryngitis in children is often secondary to acute rhinitis, pharyngitis, malnutrition, low resistance, allergic constitution and chronic upper respiratory tract diseases. Its occurrence brings serious harm to children. Once it is found, it needs to be actively checked and treated. So, what tests are done for acute laryngitis in children?

The main lesions of this disease are in the subglottic area, with congestion of the mucosa, edema of the submucosa, and infiltration of inflammatory cells. Due to the narrow laryngeal cavity, weak cartilage, and loose tissue in children, edema is easily caused, leading to laryngeal obstruction. In addition, due to the poor coughing function of children, it is difficult to expel secretions, which makes laryngeal obstruction more likely to be aggravated.

Examination and diagnosis: Laryngoscopy can show that the laryngeal mucosa is congested and swollen, the vocal cords are also congested and red, with dilated blood vessels on them, 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 based on its unique symptoms such as hoarseness, laryngeal wheezing, "empty" and "empty" coughing sounds, and inspiratory dyspnea. The diagnosis is usually not difficult, and laryngoscopy can be performed if necessary.

During the physical examination, the throat is congested, the false vocal cords are swollen, and the subglottic mucosa is swollen in a fusiform shape. Depending on the severity of the disease, there may be laryngeal striae and inspiratory dyspnea. Laryngeal conduction sounds or tubular breath sounds may be heard during auscultation of the lungs. Acute laryngitis in children often starts suddenly and progresses rapidly. If it is not diagnosed and treated promptly and effectively, serious complications and sequelae may occur. Therefore, if you are sick, you should go to the hospital as soon as possible.

Acute laryngitis in children often starts suddenly and progresses quickly. If it is not diagnosed and treated promptly and effectively, serious complications and sequelae may occur. Therefore, once you are sick, you should go to the hospital as soon as possible. The key to the treatment of acute laryngitis is to relieve laryngeal obstruction as soon as possible, use effective and sufficient antibiotics to control infection as early as possible, give glucocorticoids to promote the disappearance of laryngeal edema, strengthen oxygenation, antispasmodics, expectorants and other treatments, and closely observe the child's breathing.