Symptoms of Laryngitis in Children

The symptoms of pediatric laryngitis include hoarse voice, croupy cough, inspiratory breathing difficulty, fever, and throat pain.

1. Hoarse voice: Laryngeal inflammation causes vocal cord congestion and edema, resulting in a hoarse, low voice. In severe cases, the child may lose his or her voice completely.

2. Croupy cough: This type of cough sounds similar to a dog's bark—high-pitched and hollow-sounding—which distinguishes it clearly from other types of cough.

3. Inspiratory breathing difficulty: If the condition progresses rapidly and edema develops on the laryngeal mucosa, it may cause laryngeal obstruction, leading to inspiratory breathing difficulty in the child.

4. Fever: Due to the presence of inflammation, children may experience fever of varying degrees, manifested as elevated body temperature, flushed face, and red ears.

5. Throat pain: Children with laryngitis may feel throat pain or a burning sensation, especially during swallowing, when the pain may worsen.

If these symptoms appear, the child should be taken to see a doctor promptly. Through examination and diagnosis, the condition can be determined and an appropriate treatment plan developed.