Synonyms in a broader sense Medical: Acute Laryngitis Acute laryngitis Definition Pseudocroup is an inflammation of the larynx with laryngitis, which usually occurs as an additional infection in nasal inflammation, sinusitis and pharyngitis. Infants are particularly frequently affected, in which the viral infection causes swelling in the area of the laryngeal tissue and typical signs … Pseudocroup
Diagnosis On the basis of the medical history (anamnesis) the doctor can make a diagnosis quickly and without unpleasant additional examinations. “Barking” cough, a previous cold, hoarseness and worsening of symptoms after going to bed clearly indicate a pseudocroup. In addition, the doctor will listen to the lungs to rule out deeper-seated infections such as … Diagnosis | Pseudocroup
Duration A pseudo croup attack is usually only of short duration and self-limiting. After adequate initial measures, most children experience relief very quickly. The parents of the affected child should first and foremost remain as calm as possible and try to take away the child’s fear for the entire duration of the seizure. In panic, … Duration | Pseudocroup
Why are children more likely to be affected by pseudocroup? The narrow anatomical conditions of the child’s airways hardly allow for infectious swelling of the mucous membrane. This quickly leads to a narrowing of the airways, shortness of breath and suffocation. The classic age of onset of the disease for Pseudocrupp includes infants between 6 … Why are children more likely to be affected by pseudocroup? | Pseudocroup
TreatmentTherapy Laryngeal inflammation should be treated in any case, especially in small children, as otherwise there is a risk that the inflammation will spread or turn into a chronic inflammation. The most important measure in acute laryngitis is to take strict care of the voice to prevent damage to the vocal chords. Children should only … TreatmentTherapy | Laryngitis in children
How long does laryngitis last? Laryngitis usually occurs several times, and prevention is not possible. The problems caused by laryngitis in children usually get better during the day and become more severe again at night. The duration of the disease depends on how severe the inflammation is and how quickly treatment is started. The actual … How long does laryngitis last? | Laryngitis in children
Definition Laryngitis is an acute or chronic inflammation of the laryngeal mucosa. Especially infants and toddlers up to the age of 6 are often affected by the so-called stenosing laryngitis, which is better known in the vernacular as pseudocroup. Special features for children The larynx forms the transition between the pharynx and the windpipe. Small … Laryngitis in children
Introduction Laryngitis is an inflammation of the larynx. A distinction is made between an acute and a chronic form. While the acute form is usually caused by bacteria or viruses, the causes of chronic laryngitis are usually long-term stress on the vocal folds, for example through misuse of tobacco or alcohol, inhalation of dry, dusty … Laryngitis
Diagnosis The diagnosis “laryngitis” is first of all made on the basis of the patient’s clinical appearance. This can be supported by laryngoscopy (a laryngoscopy that can be performed directly or indirectly). In the case of an existing inflammation, this provides a typical picture of redness, swelling and possibly also deposits of mucus or the … Diagnosis | Laryngitis
Therapy The therapy of laryngitis depends primarily on the underlying cause. First of all, of course, basic diseases must be treated. If, for example, one suffers from reflux and this is appropriately treated with proton pump inhibitors (e.g.B. Omeprazol) is treated, the laryngitis often recedes as part of this therapy. In addition, any harmful substances … Therapy | Laryngitis
