Is laryngitis contagious in children?

Laryngitis in children is a relatively common disease, which is usually caused by viral or bacterial infection. However, pediatric laryngitis is not contagious, so the family members of the sick child do not need to worry too much. However, daily care is still extremely necessary to completely cure pediatric laryngitis. Below, we will introduce you to some relevant knowledge about pediatric laryngitis in detail!

1. Is acute laryngitis in children contagious?

Acute laryngitis is caused by bacterial or viral infection and is less likely to be contagious. Acute laryngitis is a throat disease that develops rapidly and is relatively easy to treat. It is caused by systemic factors (first viral invasion, followed by bacterial infection), inhalation of excessive industrial dust, trauma, allergies, etc. The current incidence rate is relatively high.

2. Symptoms of acute laryngitis in children

Hoarseness is the main symptom of acute laryngitis. Severe patients may only be able to whisper or even lose their voice completely. In addition, patients feel discomfort, dryness, burning sensation, and foreign body sensation in the throat, and may have slight pain in the throat and front of the trachea. When the secretions increase, coughing symptoms often occur, and some patients may also experience symptoms such as difficulty breathing, fever, chills, fatigue, and loss of appetite. But in fact, acute laryngitis is generally unlikely to be transmitted to others.

3. How to care for children with laryngitis

When children have laryngitis, many parents panic and don't know what to do. However, in addition to taking children to see a doctor, it is also very important to provide care after the onset of the disease.

1. Drink more boiled water. Replenishing water in time can help relieve throat discomfort;

2. Eat a light diet, which is helpful for the comfort and recovery of the throat;

3. Keep the oral cavity clean. Usually the oral cavity is related to our respiratory tract. You can rinse your child's mouth with light salt water, which can play a role in cleaning and anti-inflammatory.

4. The indoor air should be fresh, which is also very important for the child's recovery. Closely observe the changes in the child's condition to prevent the induction of complications such as larynx, trachea, bronchi, and lungs.