What causes acute laryngitis in children?

Many parents do not take good care of their children, so their children suffer from acute pediatric laryngitis. If this disease is not treated for a long time or is improperly treated, it may endanger the life of the child, so we must be vigilant about the occurrence of this disease. So what are the causes of acute pediatric laryngitis? Let's take a look below.

Experts point out that children are prone to acute laryngitis mainly for the following reasons:

First, the laryngeal cavity of children is narrow, and the cross-sectional area of ​​the glottis and subglottis is much smaller than that of adults. Once the laryngeal mucosa swells due to inflammation, it will cause breathing difficulties.

Second, children have abundant mucosal and glandular tissues in their throats. Children not only have abundant mucosal lymphatic vessels, but also the tissues under the mucosa are relatively loose, so when they are infected or inflamed, the swelling is very serious.

Third, the laryngeal cartilage of children is relatively soft and weak in support. When the larynx is narrowed due to inflammation, the negative pressure in the chest, trachea and larynx of children increases during the inhalation phase, causing the laryngeal cartilage to sink in the middle and the laryngeal cavity to become narrower.

Fourth, the laryngeal nerves of children are more sensitive. When stimulated, sensitive nerves can easily cause laryngeal muscle spasms, leading to laryngeal stenosis.

Fifth, children's coughing function is weak, and it is difficult for them to expel secretions in the throat and trachea, which can easily cause laryngeal spasm and laryngeal obstruction.

Conclusion: The above is some knowledge about acute pharyngitis in children. I hope that after reading this, you will know how to keep our children away from acute pharyngitis. Acute pharyngitis is a respiratory disease, so infants and young children should avoid crowded places with turbid air; even in winter, the room should be ventilated with windows opened more often. In addition, when the weather suddenly turns cold, children should be given more clothes in time to avoid catching cold.