By ULY CLINIC

 

Laryngitis

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Introduction

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This is an infectious or non-infectious, acute or chronic inflammatory condition of the larynx. It becomes chronic when the condition lasts for more than 3 weeks. The picture of the disease is different in children and adults due to the small size of the larynx in children. 

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• Acute subglottic laryngitis occurs mainly in children under the age of seven, it is a viral infection

• Edema of the mucous membrane of the subglottic space causes breathing difficulties, especially on inspiration

• Laryngitis in children may require active treatment 

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Acute Laryngitis

 

Acute subglottic laryngitis occurs mainly in children under the age of seven, it is a viral infection.  

 

Non-Pharmacological Treatment

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• Parents should behave calmly and avoid frightening the child

• Bed rest 

• Keep the air damp and cool

• Give extra fluid

 

Pharmacological Treatment

• Epinephrine (adrenaline) inhalation effectively reduces symptoms 

 

Doses of Racemic Epinephrine Preparation