How to determine the cause of acute laryngitis in children

The main causes of acute laryngitis in children include viral infection, environmental factors and allergic reactions. Parents should observe their children's symptoms in time and seek medical attention immediately if they have difficulty breathing or hoarseness. The following is an analysis of genetic, environmental and pathological factors, and provides suggestions for coping.

1) Viral infection is the most common cause

The main pathological cause of acute laryngitis is viral infection, especially influenza virus or parainfluenza virus infection in autumn and winter. These viruses cause congestion and edema of the laryngeal mucosa, thus triggering an acute inflammatory response. Parents can take preventive measures during the peak season of influenza, such as adding clothes for children to keep warm, washing hands frequently, and avoiding crowded places. If infected, antiviral drugs such as oseltamivir can be used according to the doctor's advice.

2) Environmental factors induce inflammation

Cold air, smoke, dust, and strong air flow in the environment may irritate the mucous membrane of the throat, thus inducing laryngitis. Children who are often in air-conditioned environments or areas with severe air pollution are more susceptible to the disease. Parents are advised to keep the air moist at home, use a humidifier, and avoid letting children inhale smoke or come into contact with irritating items. If necessary, they can wear medical masks to reduce environmental impact.

3) Allergic constitution and personal factors

Some children with allergic diseases, such as asthma or allergic rhinitis, may be more susceptible to laryngeal edema due to external stimuli. At the same time, some children are born with narrow laryngeal structures and may also be more susceptible to laryngitis. For such susceptible children, parents should pay attention to strengthening daily care, avoid contact with allergens such as pollen, follow the doctor's advice to take anti-allergic drugs, such as loratadine, etc., and use nebulizer inhalation to relieve symptoms when necessary.

4) Laryngeal injury caused by trauma or swallowing of foreign objects

When children are playing or eating, they may suffer from throat trauma or swallow small objects, which may cause throat damage and inflammation. The symptoms of this situation are usually more rapid, such as obvious resistance in the child's breathing. If this is the reason, you should go to the hospital immediately for a throat examination and cooperate with treatment.

If parents find their children have hoarseness, difficulty breathing, sudden frequent coughing at night, or fever during care, they should send them to the doctor for examination and treatment as soon as possible to avoid delaying the disease. In the hospital, intervention can be carried out through hormone drugs (such as dexamethasone), nebulizer inhalation treatment, and airway dilation surgery when necessary. Children with acute laryngitis can recover well if they are treated in time. Parents need to pay attention to the cleanliness of the living environment and influenza prevention to reduce the possibility of recurrence of their children's illness in many ways.