Epiglottitis
Laryngitis is a potentially life-threatening disease The condition occurs when the laryngeal valve that covers the scrotum thickens and blocks the flow of air to the lungs.
Laryngitis has many causes: burns caused by hot liquids, direct, traumatic injury to the throat, and various infections. The most common cause of laryngitis in children was previous infection with Haemophilus influenzae type B. This bacterium also causes pneumonia, meningitis and blood infections Inflammation of the larynx occurs at any age
Routine vaccination against Haemophilus influenzae has reduced the number of laryngitis caused by this cause. However, the disease still deserves attention to this day If you notice that you or a family member has developed laryngitis, seek medical attention immediately. Timely treatment will prevent the patient from life-threatening complications
Inflammation of the larynx is caused by trauma or infection
Infection A common cause of inflammation and inflammation of the larynx and its surrounding tissues is infection with Haemophilus influenzae type B. The bacterium causes serious diseases, the most common of which is meningitis
Haemophilus influenza is spread by airborne droplets A person can have bacteria in his mouth and throat and not be sick However, in this case, a person can spread this bacteria to others
Other bacteria and viruses also cause inflammation of the larynx:
- Streptococcus pneumoniae (pneumococcus) is a bacterium that also causes meningitis, lung inflammation (pneumonia), ear infections, and blood infection (septicemia).
- Streptococcus A, B and C are a group of bacteria that cause many diseases, including throat and blood infections.
Traumatic injury Physical trauma, such as direct, mechanical trauma to the throat, causes inflammation of the laryngeal valve. Ingestion of very hot liquids also causes inflammation
Laryngitis symptoms may develop when you:
- Swallow a chemical that causes a throat burn
- Swallow a foreign body
- Smoke a drug such as crack
Symptoms in children Symptoms of inflammation of the larynx in children develop in a few hours:
- Fever
- Severe sore throat
- Abnormal, high-frequency sound during inhalation (stridor)
- Difficult and painful If you or someone around you suddenly develops trouble breathing or swallowing, seek emergency medical help or go to the nearest medical facility Ensure that the patient is quiet and sitting up straight, as it is easier for the person to breathe in this position. Do not try to examine the patient's throat yourself This can make your posture worse
