What should be done if a child's vocal cords are damaged and their voice becomes hoarse?
Disease description:
The baby has been crying a lot these past few days, to the point of losing his voice. I don't know what to do. What should be done if a child's vocal cords are damaged and he develops hoarseness?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhou Xiaofeng
What should be done if a child's vocal cords are damaged and their voice becomes hoarse? The approach depends on the specific condition of the patient. If it is acute laryngitis, which is usually caused by excessive voice use, irritation, or pathogen infection, treatment may involve oral administration of medications such as Cefixime granules or Pudilan Xiaoyan oral liquid under a doctor's guidance. However, please note that Cefixime granules are recommended for children over six months of age. If the condition is vocal cord polyps, which are typically caused by improper voice usage or infections, surgical treatment may be required.
