Question
My child was born recently, and for some reason, they have been constantly scratching their ears. What are the symptoms of pediatric laryngitis?
Answer
Acute pediatric laryngitis often occurs in children aged 6 months to 3 years and is an acute inflammation of the laryngeal mucosa in the area of the glottis. It can be caused by viral or bacterial infections and often occurs secondary to upper respiratory infections. It can also be a precursor symptom or complication of certain acute infectious diseases. The main symptoms are hoarseness and a cough that sounds like barking, with severe cases potentially leading to laryngeal obstruction and posing a life-threatening risk.