How to care for children with acute laryngitis at night

When a child has acute laryngitis at night, stay calm, try to relieve the child's discomfort, and provide necessary care. If the symptoms are severe or breathing difficulties occur, seek medical attention immediately.

Acute laryngitis is an inflammation caused by infection of the larynx. It is common in children aged 6 months to 3 years, and the symptoms are usually more obvious at night. The main manifestations are hoarseness, barking cough and inspiratory stridor. Some children may also have fever. The sudden aggravation at night may be because the airway is narrower at rest, and the symptoms may be aggravated by cold or lying flat.

During night care, keeping the room humid, such as using a humidifier or placing a bowl of warm water in the room, can help relieve the dryness of the child's throat. In addition, having the child sit up or slightly raise the body can reduce the discomfort caused by airway narrowing. Keeping the room quiet and comfortable, and avoiding crying children, is very important to relieve throat pressure. If the cough is severe, you can take the child out to breathe in the cold air for a short time, such as standing in front of a well-ventilated window or letting the child inhale some cold mist to reduce edema in the throat.

Parents should closely monitor their children's breathing. If they find that they have difficulty breathing or their lips or face turn blue, they should take them to the hospital immediately. On weekdays, they should pay attention to keeping their children warm and ventilating the room, and avoid colds and other infections. Once there are signs of symptoms, measures should be taken as soon as possible to prevent the condition from getting worse.