Laryngitis is a disease characterized by inflammation of the mucous membrane of the larynx. Moreover, it occurs most often as a consequence of SARS or after measles, scarlet fever or whooping cough. But laryngotracheitis is a type of this disease, which is characterized by inflammation of the larynx and the initial section of the trachea.
Factors affecting the development of the disease in children
In childhood, the physiological structure of the nasopharynx is not yet fully formed. In this regard, the child does not yet have enough strength to fight infectious diseases:
1. Viral microorganisms penetrate the larynx and affect the vocal fold, which consists of a ligament and a muscle.
2. The appearance of laryngitis can be directly related to the presence of an allergic reaction of the body to any factors.
3. Treatment of allergic-type laryngotracheitis primarily involves protecting the child's body from exposure to allergens.
4. The cause of the disease in a child can also be infectious diseases suffered by the mother during pregnancy.
5. Oftenlaryngitis occurs against the background of the use of medications: Solin, Oracept, Ingalipt.
6. Stressful situations can also cause the development of the disease.
Disease types
Laryngitis has several types:
1. The catarrhal type is characterized by hoarseness of the vocal cords, sore throat. Treatment of catarrhal laryngotracheitis is simple, and the child quickly gets rid of this problem.
2. In the hypertrophic form of the disease, small growths are detected, resulting in hoarseness.
3. Atrophic laryngitis is characterized by thinning of the mucous membranes in the laryngeal region. Coughing is accompanied by sputum with an admixture of blood.
4. The professional type affects people whose work involves excessive stress on the vocal cords.
Acute laryngotracheitis is common in children. Treatment depends on the cause of the development.
Symptoms
Signs of illness to look out for:
- breathing heavily;
- the presence of a runny nose;
- hoarseness in voice;
- bouts of "barking" cough.
Laryngotracheitis in children. Treatment. Inhalations
With timely treatment, the disease will disappear in a few days. It is very important in this situation not to allow the child to speak. Complete rest of the vocal cords must be ensured. Explain to him that it is important to breathe in through the nose and not through the mouth. Do not allow the air to dry out in the baby's room. Treatment of laryngotracheitis includesthemselves the use of inhalation procedures. Inhalations with eucalyptus, chamomile, sage, St. John's wort are very effective. If you haven't bought an inhaler yet, don't worry. Inhalation of vapors over a saucepan is quite suitable (you need to wrap your head in a towel). The doctor will prescribe you a treatment, taking into account the individual characteristics of the organism. Usually the pattern is:
1. Antihistamine spectrum drugs that relieve puffiness.
2. Medicines with antitussive effect.
3. Taking antispasmodic drugs.
4. Physiotherapy.
5. In treating laryngotracheitis, include drinking plenty of fluids, preferably alkaline drinks.
6. Taking foot baths.
Inhaling drugs through a nebulizer is less traumatic for a child's body.
If your child is ill with laryngotracheitis, it is important to see a doctor in time to prevent the development of a chronic form of the disease.
