How many days does it take to cure acute laryngitis in children?

The treatment of acute laryngitis in children usually depends on the severity of the disease. Generally, mild cases can be significantly improved within 3-5 days, while severe cases require close monitoring and timely intervention, which may require longer treatment to be effective. Treatment methods include drug therapy, improvement of living environment and supportive care.

1. Symptom analysis and medical advice

Acute laryngitis in children is mainly manifested by sudden "barking cough", hoarseness, dyspnea and other symptoms, usually caused by viral infection. If there is obvious wheezing or severe sternum depression, go to the hospital immediately to prevent the risk of suffocation. Mild patients can be cared for at home under the guidance of a doctor, but they need to be alert to the possibility of worsening symptoms.

2. Drug treatment

Drug treatment is the main means of controlling the symptoms of acute laryngitis.

Glucocorticoids: such as dexamethasone, are often used to relieve swelling and inflammation of the larynx, and symptoms usually improve within 1-2 days.

Bronchodilators: such as salbutamol nebulizer inhalation, used to relieve airway spasm and wheezing symptoms.

Antiviral drugs: such as ribavirin, can be used under the guidance of a doctor for laryngitis caused by viral infection.

3. Improve the environment and supportive care

Keep the air moist: Using a humidifier or steam therapy can effectively relieve throat dryness and discomfort.

Adjust the living environment: avoid inhaling irritating gases such as smoke and dust, and keep the room ventilated and at an appropriate humidity.

Pay attention to diet: give vitamin-rich liquid food or warm water to relieve throat irritation, and avoid cold drinks and irritating foods.

4 Special treatment for severe cases

For severe cases such as severe dyspnea, persistent wheezing, cyanosis, etc., the following medical interventions may be required:

Oxygen therapy: to improve the body's oxygen supply.

Emergency nebulization: Using epinephrine nebulization inhalation can quickly relieve laryngeal edema, and the effect is usually quick.

Endotracheal intubation or tracheotomy: used for emergency treatment of severe laryngeal obstruction.

Most children with acute laryngitis can recover quickly with timely treatment and care, but parents need to closely monitor changes in symptoms and send their children to a doctor in time if they are in serious condition. Daily prevention of colds and enhancing immunity are important to reduce the risk of disease.