How to treat laryngitis? Medications and lifestyle interventions

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Bc. Lukáš Tóth
Bc. Lukáš Tóth
Healthcare worker

Professional treatment focuses on reducing swelling and thus improving breathing.

Adrenaline inhalation is used, cold nebulization - inhalation of cold and humid air. It is supplemented intravenously. that is, intravenous IV therapy using corticosteroids - dexamethasone, prednisone (rectal - rectal), antihistamines to reduce airway swelling and inflammation.

In the case of the severe form, tracheal intubation is necessary, in case of its failure a coniotomy. 

For shortness of breath, the position is important - when a sitting position is chosen.

Plus are served:

  • antitussives
  • the antihistamines used are sufficient to alleviate the condition
  • sedatives could impair respiration - the risk of respiratory depression
  • antibiotics are given to confirm bacterial superinfection
    • otherwise, they are unnecessary in laryngitis because they do not affect viruses
  • salt inhalation - Vincentka

What else will help:

  • saving voice
  • in adulthood, the elimination of smoking and alcohol
  • vitamins C, D, and others
  • drinking regime
  • bedroom

Prevention is also suitable :

  • do not overheat during the heating season
  • sufficient movement 
  • proper nutrition, vitamins, minerals
  • hardening
  • maintain cleanliness in the home environment
  • movement in nature
  • medical or spa
  • do not smoke and do not drink

What should I do in the acute stage of laryngitis in a child?

As deterioration and difficulty occur from full health, first aid is necessary.

Summary of basic aid without aids:

  • immediate professional examination
  • call 155  - in severe condition
  • breathe cold and humid air (humid towels in the room or humidifier)
    • open window
    • possibly cooler air from the refrigerator will help 
  • the parent holds the child in his arms - even that calms him
  • in older children, sitting or standing
    • in case of difficulty breathing, the child must not be lying down
  • reassuring the child  - talking to him, explaining the situation, the need to keep calm, having him on his hands
    • the parent must also be calm
  • neck lining - damp towel, diaper in cold water - Priessnitz wrap
  • possibly give lukewarm fluids
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Bc. Lukáš Tóth
Bc. Lukáš Tóth
Healthcare worker
The secondary medical school in Nitra gave me the basis for my career in the field of health and diseases. Thanks to it, I worked for 2 years in the traumatology clinic and outpatient clinic at the Nitra Hospital. Since 2006 I was employed in the emergency medical service, where I stayed until 2017. I completed my bachelor's degree at the University of Constantine the Philosopher in Nitra in the field of emergency health care. The bachelor's degree allowed me to continue my mission as a paramedic. In the meantime, I got a job at the emergency line 155. I have been working in pre-hospital health care until today. I had an interest in people, health and even diseases in my childhood, which gave me the prerequisite to pursue this topic in adulthood. Studying and acquiring new information in practice provided me with a great basis for writing professional texts, in the form of articles that can be understood by ordinary people. Thus, my interest in the Health Portal has a solid foundation in years of practice and personal interest. Similarly, I am also interested in healthy eating, nutrition and overall healthy lifestyle. I fill my free time with family and sports.
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