Can children with acute laryngitis eat sweets?

It is not recommended to feed children sweets when they have acute laryngitis. Sweets may aggravate the symptoms of laryngitis and easily stimulate coughing and increase sputum secretion. To relieve acute laryngitis, it is more important to ensure that the child's throat is well cared for, adequately hydrated, and well-balanced in nutrition, and to follow the doctor's advice for treatment.

1) Potential effects of sweets on acute laryngitis

Acute laryngitis is mainly caused by viral, bacterial infection or environmental stimulation, which causes inflammation of the laryngeal mucosa. Sweets, especially snacks and drinks with a high sugar content, may increase the secretion of mucus in the throat, causing the sputum to be thicker and difficult to clear, thereby aggravating cough discomfort. In addition, excessive sugar intake may also interfere with the body's immune function, making it more difficult to recover from the disease. In the acute stage, reducing the intake of sweets, especially cold or irritating desserts, is an effective protection against laryngeal inflammation.

2) Dietary options that are more suitable for children with laryngitis

a. Warm water or light salt water: helps moisturize the throat and relieve discomfort caused by dryness.

b. Easily digestible and nutritious meals: such as light rice porridge, millet soup, stewed eggs, etc., to reduce the burden on the throat and promote body recovery.

c. Fruits rich in vitamins: Choose warm fruit juice and avoid eating too sour or hard fruits directly, such as kiwi and lemon. You can use heated apples or bananas instead to improve immunity.

3) Medical care and professional treatment

In addition to dietary management, parents should strengthen the comprehensive treatment of their children's condition:

a. Use medications as directed by your doctor: For mild cases, you can choose anti-inflammatory drugs or local anti-inflammatory drugs, such as nebulizer therapy, to relieve throat swelling.

b. Pay attention to air humidity: Keep the indoor air moist to avoid dry air irritating the throat. Using a humidifier or fumigating with hot water are good methods.

c. Avoid crying loudly: reduce the burden on the throat and protect the vocal cords.

During the recovery period of acute laryngitis in children, you need to be patient and take care of yourself, especially avoid sweets and choose light and nutritious meals. Cooperate with the doctor's treatment to relieve symptoms and speed up recovery. If the symptoms worsen or persist, it is recommended to go to the hospital for professional diagnosis and treatment as soon as possible.