Stridulous laryngitis, also known as croup, is an inflammation that usually occurs in children between 3 months and 3 years of age and presents symptoms, if properly treated, for 3 to 7 days, a characteristic symptom of dry scabs, called dog cough, manifested due to increased mucus production and dryness, which can lead to mild to moderate airway obstruction.
This type of laryngitis is usually caused by a cold or flu, so it is more common for the end of the year to occur in winter. Treatment is done as recommended by the pediatrician and includes rest of the voice and ingestion of a lot of fluids.
- The most characteristic symptom of dry cracking.
- Popularly known as a cough dog.
- Usually ceases and can cause vomiting.
This type of laryngitis usually does not cause fever, inflammation or pain and is most often caused by contact with a virus, such as parainfluenza, respiratory syncytial virus, or adenovirus.
Rarely, this may be due to respiratory allergies, gastroesophageal reflux or an increase in adenoid vegetation, which is a set of lymphatic tissue that can cause many breathing difficulties. Learn more about adenoid vegetation
Diagnosis of the group is made by the pediatrician through clinical evaluation, description of symptoms and their presence, can be confirmed by a visual examination of the vocal cords and surrounding areas, in addition the doctor may request a laryngoscopy.
Treatment of rump usually does not require the use of medications, but it is necessary to use cold mists, increase water intake to help salt in the airways, rest your voice as much as possible and raise the head of the bed with pillows.
Painkillers are indicated when there are other complications and antibiotics, in case of secondary bacterial infection, in the most severe cases, with relief from airway obstruction, severe pneumonia shortness of breath, the child could not remain under observation in the emergency department even included, may have to remain hospitalized.
A good homemade treatment for the croup is to add a few drops of ginger extract to a bath with hot water to help keep out the secretions. After bathing, it is necessary to cover the baby with a towel or a clear forest, as a way to wrap it, and then place it on the bed with the head raised on the 2 or 3 pillows. Learn more about the benefits of ginger.
The prevention of croup can be pirated using a water vaporizer or humidifier around the head of the bed for several nights. You should also avoid breathing wet fumes, octopuses and irritants, resting, bathing in hot water so that steam is produced and you can breathe.