Laryngitis - a fairly common disease among children of preschool age, which manifests itself in the form of inflammatory process of the larynx and the vocal cords, which is accompanied by a prolonged dry cough and hoarse voice.
Laryngitis, called differently as "false croup" - a condition in which the sharpened as a result of infectious inflammation of the respiratory system there is swelling of the larynx, leading to its abnormal narrowing.
The narrowing of the glottis, hereinafter referred to as "stenosis" - is the main danger laryngitis as entails a lot of problems with breathing, until it stops. In the absence of proper treatment of stenosis can cause a lack of oxygen, and in some cases even lead to death.
Two forms of laryngitis. The disease can occur both in acute and in the chronic form. The acute form of laryngitis is often viral and bacterial origin. For viral diseases include flu, SARS, measles, scarlet fever and so on. And to bacterial infections - staphylococcus, streptococcus, pneumococcus, Escherichia coli and Pseudomonas. The emergence of chronic laryngitis provoke repeated overstrain the vocal cords, lingering cough, as well as permanent residence in a dusty environment.
There are the following reasons for inflammation of the mucous membrane of the larynx in children:
- bacterial infections;
- viral diseases;
- excessive growth of fungi;
- hypothermia;
- dryness and air pollution;
- lowered immunity;
- dental caries;
- loud singing, crying and shouting;
- rehabilitation after surgery of the thyroid gland;
- long medication for cough;
- stressful situations;
- allergic reaction;
- second hand smoke.
Symptoms of laryngitis in children
Laryngitis in children, in most cases there is a sudden and the most striking manifestation of the disease is hoarse throat baby. Following the husky throat may follow these symptoms:
- hoarseness;
- cough;
- a sore throat;
- bad state of health;
- fever;
- cyanosis of the skin;
- labored breathing;
- swelling of the throat;
- spasms of the larynx.
If we talk about the new baby, they, of course, can not explain the problem appeared and anxiety. Therefore, parents need to focus on the general state of grudnichka. One of the first alarming symptoms of the disease - is apathy, moodiness, nasal discharge, coughing, wheezing as well as at the time of weeping, which may be accompanied by whistling or unusual noise.
There are several types of laryngitis, which can occur as a complication, and without them.
The disease is:
- catarrhal- inflammation of the mucosa of the larynx, followed by tissue edema and hypersecretion of mucous glands.
- phlegmonous - inflammation of the throat with a sharp purulent. Often suppurative process extends to the submucosal layer, as well as the muscles of the larynx and folds.
- hypertrophic - inflammation of the larynx, which leads to deformation of the vocal cords.
- atrophic- inflammation of the larynx, accompanied by thinning of the mucosa.
Treatment of laryngitis in children
laryngitis treatment of the child should be comprehensive. To start the kid is obliged to inspect the expert, after which appointed itself and the treatment regimen, which is elected by the doctor depending on the nature of the symptoms, the pathogen and the attendant disease.
What does it do?
- bed rest and minimum stress on the vocal cords;
- ventilation - fresh and humid air in the room, including wet cleaning;
- constant warm drinks;
- diet food - all to grind, so to not tear the mucous membrane of the throat;
- Medicaments - antipyretics, antivirals, expectorants, analgesics, antihistamines, anti-inflammatory agents;
- inhalations and herbal tinctures.
In order not to be faced with this disease, it is necessary at the time to take preventive measures that It is in the correct mode of the day, healthy food, hardening, physical exercise, as well as the reception vitamins.
Most importantly, when the first suspicions of laryngitis and the smallest symptoms immediately it is recommended to consult a specialist and this minute to take serious measures to treatment of the child. Be healthy!
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