Causes of hoarseness in five-year-old children

For children, the voice should be relatively thin and not hoarse. Unless it is affected by something or caused by a cold. Even if a child has a hoarse voice, parents should not take it lightly. They should understand the cause so that they can better help the child. So, what is the reason for a five-year-old's hoarse voice? Let’s find out through the following content!

Hoarseness, also known as hoarseness, is the main symptom of laryngeal (especially vocal cord) lesions. It is mostly caused by laryngeal lesions, but can also be caused by systemic diseases. The degree of hoarseness varies depending on the severity of the disease. In mild cases, the tone of the voice only becomes lower and coarser, while in severe cases, the voice becomes hoarse and can only be heard in a whisper or become voiceless.

1. Vocal cord polyps, vocal cord nodules, and chronic laryngitis: Patients often have a history of excessive pronunciation, such as talking for a long time, shouting loudly, crying for a long time, or improper use of the voice, which will lead to persistent hoarseness. Vocal cord nodules and vocal cord polyps often manifest as persistent hoarseness.

2. Accompanied by sore throat and pain when swallowing, which occurs after a cold and fever, it may be acute pharyngitis. If the sore throat is severe and does not heal for a long time, you should consider the possibility of laryngeal tuberculosis or malignant tumor.

3. The voice becomes hoarse or even shrill, accompanied by a feeling of throat obstruction, cough, blood in sputum, and a lump in the neck. Older patients should be alert to the possibility of laryngeal cancer.

4. A foreign body sensation in the body, accompanied by cough, fatigue in the voice, or a craving for food before going to bed, or frequent acid reflux and belching may also be reflux laryngitis, but some patients with reflux laryngitis may have only one symptom.

5. In addition, trauma, including cricoarytenoid joint dislocation and physical and chemical damage to the larynx can also cause hoarseness.

Through the introduction above, I believe you have more or less understood the reasons why a five-year-old child has a hoarse voice! In fact, there are many reasons for hoarseness. Parents should also pay attention to not letting their children cry and make a fuss, which can easily damage the throat. If the child's condition is more serious, it is best to go to the hospital for examination.