Patient's question:
My baby is three months old. Recently, when she cries for a longer time, her throat gets a bit hoarse. What could be the reason for this? Is it serious? Additional question: Could this affect her vocal cords?Doctor's answer:
According to the situation you described, the reason for your child's hoarse voice is vocal cord inflammation. When your child has a hoarse voice, you can take some medication: Children's Paracetamol and Chlorpheniramine Granules, Amoxicillin Granules, and drink more water, which will help you recover faster.Additionally, when the child is crying, parents must not become as emotionally agitated and uncontrollable as the child. Often, when the child cries, the moment the parent raises their voice, the child will respond with even louder cries, creating a cycle that escalates uncontrollably. Instead, if the parent adopts a "cold treatment" approach—meaning not giving immediate attention (though not truly abandoning the child, but rather creating a sense of being ignored)—the child will gradually calm down. Once the child stops crying, the parent can then communicate and interact with them, which will be much more effective.