Patient's question:
The baby previously had acute laryngitis and went to the children's hospital for 5 days of intravenous fluids. Later, the doctor discharged the baby.Doctor's answer:
Laryngitis is usually caused by viral or bacterial infections and often occurs after a cold, especially during the longer season of late autumn, winter, and early spring. The incidence of acute laryngitis in children is highest during this season because the weather is cold, and children can easily catch upper respiratory infections (commonly known as colds or flu) if they are not careful about their temperature. In some cases, severe illness can lead to acute laryngitis.Laryngitis develops rapidly, and the condition progresses quickly. Since children's larynxes are small and narrow, once laryngitis occurs and the larynx swells, it often leads to serious complications—laryngeal obstruction—which can cause breathing difficulties and even endanger the child's life. Therefore, doctors classify acute laryngitis in children as one of the emergencies with certain risks. If a child develops acute laryngitis, it is generally necessary to take them to the emergency room immediately for treatment.