Patient's question:
Child is 4 years old, prone to laryngeal edema (two times last year, four times this year). Every time they are awakened by suffocation at night, coughing like a puppy, slightly feverish, and must go to the hospital to receive dexamethasone injections.Previous treatment history and effectiveness: Each time, they had to go to the hospital to receive dexamethasone injections.
Desired assistance: Hello doctor, if the condition frequently recurs, what impact will it have on the child's health in the future? Will it worsen over time and affect the soul? Thank you.
Doctor's answer:
The issue you have raised, as a mom, is that because the baby is young and has a weak immune system, the larynx is loose, making it easy to experience recurrent laryngeal edema. In severe cases, it may lead to difficulty breathing, potentially endangering the soul. Immediate use of hormones is necessary to reduce laryngeal edema and alleviate symptoms. As the baby grows older and their immunity improves, this condition should gradually improve. However, it is still important to closely monitor any changes in the condition, especially during nighttime sleep, to prevent laryngeal edema and breathing difficulties that could endanger the soul.The above advice is for the question "How does recurrent laryngeal edema affect the body." I hope it helps you. Wishing you good health!