Patient's question:
There are cold medicine, anti-inflammatory medicine, and cough relief medicine. Do I still need to focus on taking the medicine? Ten days ago, I had a thorough check-up at the hospital for trace elements, and they said there was a slight zinc deficiency (49.4). Is it considered severe? Could zinc deficiency cause such symptoms? What kind of assistance do I need: I want to know...Doctor's answer:
Medically known as vocal cords, if they are plagued by inflammation, they will affect voice production, which is the mystery behind a cough that sounds like a dog barking. Medically referred to as "bark-like cough," it is a typical sign of laryngitis. If left untreated, it may lead to hoarseness, shortness of breath, and other symptoms. If a whistling, sharp sound appears in the throat again, medically known as "stridor," it indicates that the throat is severely obstructed, and there are signs of breathing difficulties, with the condition progressing to laryngotracheal obstruction.The throat has a sound-producing organ, medically known as vocal cords. If they are plagued by inflammation, they will affect voice production, which is the mystery behind a cough that sounds like a dog barking. Medically referred to as "bark-like cough," it is a typical sign of laryngitis. If left untreated, it may lead to hoarseness, shortness of breath, and other symptoms. If a whistling, sharp sound appears in the throat again, medically known as "stridor," it indicates that the throat is severely obstructed, and there are signs of breathing difficulties, with the condition progressing to laryngotracheal obstruction.
If a child contracts laryngitis, the only decision is to take them to the hospital for timely treatment. It is absolutely crucial not to delay because the child does not have a high fever, nor should you wait until the third day due to inconvenient transportation or bad weather at night. Emergency treatments such as intravenous fluids or tracheostomy require specialized medical professionals to perform them. Additionally, cough suppressants should not be taken casually, as some (e.g., those containing morphine) may hinder mucus expulsion, potentially worsening airway obstruction.
Survival Care: I hope my explanation is helpful to you.