Question

Symptom Description: An 8-month-old baby experienced hoarseness three times between the ages of 5, 6, and 7 months. The condition improved after taking cold medicine, but the hoarseness has returned. Previous Treatment and Effects: The baby has taken cold medicine at home. Request for Help: Please analyze the possible causes.

Answer

Possible causes include:

  • Sensation of something in the throat accompanied by coughing
  • Eating before bedtime, acid reflux, or belching, which could indicate reflux laryngitis
  • Trauma, such as dislocation of the cricothyroid joint, physical or chemical injury to the throat
  • Chronic pharyngitis
  • Pay attention to fluid intake to avoid vocal cord dryness
  • Use lozenges like Jinshengzi to relieve hoarseness
  • Avoid loud noises and disturbances