Treatment of laryngotracheitis and a variety of disease

Laryngitis is a disease characterized by inflammation of the mucous membrane of the larynx. And it arises most often as a consequence of ARVI or after measles, scarlet fever or whooping cough. But laryngotracheitis is a kind of this disease, which is characterized by inflammation of the larynx and the initial part of the trachea.

Factors affecting the development of the disease in children

In childhood, the physiological structure of the nasopharynx is not yet fully formed. In this regard, the child has not enough strength to fight infectious diseases:

1. Viral microorganisms penetrate into the larynx and affect the vocal fold, consisting of a ligament and muscle.

2. The appearance of laryngitis can be directly related to the presence of an allergic reaction of the body to any factors.

3. Treatment of laryngotracheitis of the allergic type primarily involves protecting the child's body from the effects of allergens.

4. The cause of the disease in a child can be and infectious diseases, suffered by the mother during pregnancy.

5. Often, laryngitis occurs against the background of the use of medications: "Solin", "Oracept", "Ingalipt".

6. Stressful situations can also cause the development of the disease.

Varieties of the disease

Laryngitis has several types:

1. The catarrhal type is characterized by hoarseness of the vocal cords, perspiration in the throat. Treatment of laryngotracheitis catarrhal type is simple, and the child quickly gets rid of this problem.

2. In the hypertrophic form of the disease, small growths are revealed, resulting in hoarseness.

3. Atrophic laryngitis is characterized by thinning of the mucous membranes in the laryngeal region. Cough accompanied by sputum discharge with an admixture of blood.

4. People are subject to the professional type, whose work provides for an excessive load on the vocal cords.

Often there is acute laryngotracheitis in children. Treatment depends on the cause of development.

Symptoms

Signs of the disease, which should be noted:

- Heavy breathes;

- the presence of a cold;

Hoarseness in his voice;

- bouts of "barking" cough.

Laryngotracheitis in children. Treatment. Inhalation

With timely treatment, the disease will disappear after a few days. It is very important in this situation not to allow the child to speak. A complete rest of the vocal cords should be provided. Explain to him that it is important to inhale through your nose, not through your mouth. Do not allow air to dry out in the baby's room. Treatment of laryngotracheitis involves the use of inhalation procedures. Very effective inhalation with eucalyptus, chamomile, sage, St. John's wort. If you have not purchased an inhalation device, do not get discouraged. It is quite appropriate to inhale the vapors over the pan (head should be wrapped with a towel). The doctor will prescribe you a treatment, taking into account the individual characteristics of the organism. Usually the scheme is as follows:

1. Preparations of antihistamine spectrum, removing puffiness.

2. Medicines with antitussive effect.

3. Reception of spasmolytic drugs.

4. Physiotherapy.

5. In the treatment of laryngotracheitis, include the use of a large amount of liquid, preferably alkaline drinks.

6. Taking foot baths.

The inhalation of drugs through the nebulizer is less traumatic for the child's body.

If your child is ill with laryngotracheitis, it is important to consult a doctor in time to prevent the development of a chronic form of the disease.