Treatment principles for acute laryngitis in children

The principle of treating acute laryngitis in children is to relieve laryngeal inflammation as quickly as possible, reduce breathing difficulties and ensure that the airway is open, while minimizing unnecessary interference with the child and avoiding aggravation of symptoms. It is particularly important to seek medical attention promptly, especially when the child has breathing difficulties, cyanosis of the lips or high fever.

Acute laryngitis in children is usually caused by viral infection, often manifested by fever, barking cough and inspiratory wheezing, and some severe cases may be life-threatening. In terms of treatment, children with mild symptoms can relieve symptoms by keeping the air moist, replenishing fluids and symptomatic antipyretics. Children with severe symptoms need to take medication under the guidance of a doctor, such as nebulized inhaled hormone drugs (such as budesonide), short-term use of epinephrine nebulization to relieve airway obstruction, or intravenous glucocorticoids to quickly reduce inflammation. If obvious hypoxia or severe airway obstruction occurs, emergency intubation or tracheotomy may be required to maintain life.

Acute laryngitis in children is usually caused by viral infection, often manifested by fever, barking cough and inspiratory wheezing, and some severe cases may be life-threatening. In terms of treatment, children with mild symptoms can relieve symptoms by keeping the air moist, replenishing fluids and symptomatic antipyretics. Children with severe symptoms need to take medication under the guidance of a doctor, such as nebulized inhaled hormone drugs (such as budesonide), short-term use of epinephrine nebulization to relieve airway obstruction, or intravenous glucocorticoids to quickly reduce inflammation. If obvious hypoxia or severe airway obstruction occurs, emergency intubation or tracheotomy may be required to maintain life.

Parents need to monitor their children's condition, avoid crying and making breathing more difficult, and try to keep their children calm. If the condition does not improve quickly or the symptoms worsen, they should go to the hospital for emergency treatment immediately. Daily prevention includes enhancing immunity, avoiding contact with people infected with the virus as much as possible, and keeping indoor air moist, which can effectively reduce the risk of acute laryngitis in children.