Question
The baby previously had acute laryngitis and was hospitalized for 5 days, receiving intravenous fluids. The doctor then discharged the baby. What should be done next?
Answer
Pediatric acute laryngitis is usually caused by viral or bacterial infections, often occurring after a cold, particularly during the longer season from late autumn to early spring. During this period, when the weather is cold, children are prone to upper respiratory infections (commonly known as the common cold or flu), and in some severe cases, it can lead to acute laryngitis. The onset of pediatric acute laryngitis is sudden and the condition progresses rapidly. Since the child’s larynx is small and narrow, if laryngitis and swelling occur, it often leads to serious complications – laryngeal obstruction, causing difficulty in breathing and even threatening the baby’s life. Therefore, doctors classify pediatric acute laryngitis as one of the emergencies with certain risks. If a baby develops acute laryngitis, it generally requires immediate hospital emergency treatment.