What causes laryngitis in babies? Viral infection is the most common

Baby laryngitis is usually acute and serious, and can endanger the baby's life. Prevention and treatment are necessary. The most common cause of baby laryngitis is viral infection, followed by the child's low resistance. Children's nutrition and exercise should be strengthened on a regular basis.

1. Causes of acute laryngitis in children

Infection (35%)

This disease is often associated with colds, usually with viral invasion first, followed by bacterial infection. It is often secondary to rhinitis, pharyngitis, and upper respiratory tract infection. It can be a precursor disease to acute infectious diseases such as influenza, pneumonia, measles, chickenpox, whooping cough, scarlet fever, etc.

Reduced resistance (15%)

It is more common in children under 5 years old. Because children have low resistance, narrow laryngeal cavity, abundant submucosal lymphatic tissue and loose subglottic tissue, edema is easy to occur, causing airway obstruction and inducing the disease. If not diagnosed and treated in time, it can often be life-threatening.

Other factors (10%)

Stimulation from tobacco and alcohol, and catching cold can easily induce this disease.

2. Prevention of acute laryngitis in children

Acute laryngitis is often secondary to upper respiratory tract infection. Reducing the chance of catching a cold may help avoid the occurrence of laryngitis.

(1) Increase outdoor activities, get more sunlight, strengthen physical fitness, improve disease resistance, and promptly treat children's anemia, malnutrition, rickets, etc.

(2) Pay attention to climate changes, add or remove clothes in a timely manner, avoid being exposed to cold or heat, maintain a suitable room temperature, and open windows regularly for ventilation.

(3) During the cold epidemic, try to reduce going out to prevent infection.

(4) Lead a regular life, eat in moderation, have a regular daily routine, go to bed at night and get up early, avoid catching a cold, and avoid convection wind while sleeping.

(5) Maintain oral hygiene and develop the habit of brushing your teeth and rinsing your mouth in the morning, after meals, and before going to bed.

(6) Eat more fruits and dried fruits such as pears, raw radishes, and plums to enhance the maintenance function of the throat.