Laryngitis is a very unpleasant disease. It occurs in both adults and children. Progressing fast. It has several forms of severity. Dangerously. May cause bronchospasm. Often accompanied by a cough, an allergic reaction, swelling of the larynx and high body temperature. Children are especially susceptible to this disease. Medicines for laryngitis can help in this situation. They will remove the negative symptoms from the child. Cope with inflammation. They will help return the baby to the usual way of life.
What is laryngitis?
Laryngitis is a disease that is accompanied by an inflammatory process of the larynx and vocal cords. It arises due to past diseases, such as influenza and SARS. The cause of its occurrence is an inflammatory process or an allergy. It is acute and chronic.
Adults easily tolerate laryngitis, unlike children with immature immunity. The latter there is a likelihood of croup, which can lead to a decrease in the lumen of the larynx and, as a consequence, to asphyxiation. Therefore, it is important to start medication as soon as possible. Symptoms of laryngitis in children and the causes of the disease will help determine the severity of the pathology. The following factors usually indicate a disease:
- runny nose;
- redness of the throat and swelling of the tonsils;
- hoarseness, change in timbre;
- laryngeal bleeding;
- sore throat, itching, difficulty swallowing;
- sharp, barking cough;
- increase in body temperature;
- asthma attacks, croup.
Laryngitis progresses rapidly. It is dangerous at night. If a child has severe swelling of the larynx, then an ambulance should be called immediately. Children under three years of age are especially at risk for croup.
Medicines for laryngitis in a child can quickly remove negative symptoms and relieve the condition. They must be used as directed by a doctor.
General recommendations for the treatment of laryngitis
The treatment for this disease should be comprehensive. Important for laryngitis in a child:
- medicines;
- bed rest;
- minimum load on the vocal cords;
- air humidity.
During the illness, it is necessary to regularly air the nursery. Children should be given as much fluid as possible. To prevent dry cough, moisten the mucous membranes of the mouth and nose. The child needs to provide a diet rich in vitamins. Exclude hot and cold dishes from the children's diet. All foods should be dietary and warm. During illness, rinse your mouth often. A positive result is given by warm foot baths. They stimulate blood circulation in the lower extremities and reduce swelling of the larynx.
Use sprays with caution. Their stream may be too strong and can cause spasm of the vocal cords. In addition, small children may experience allergies to the spray.
With laryngitis, pay attention to breathing. It should be done through the nose and be even.
Medicines for laryngitis in a child
Treatment of laryngitis is not only compliance with the regimen, but the use of a number of drugs. Drugs are prescribed depending on the severity of the disease, the course of the disease and the causes of the pathology. Popular groups of medicines used for laryngitis include:
- antihistamines help remove laryngeal edema;
- expectorant medicines and cough medicines increase sputum discharge and excretion;
- lozenges and lozenges eliminate pain and sore throat;
- throat sprays;
- mouthwash;
- antipyretic drugs and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are used at high temperatures;
- antibiotics are used in severe stages of the disease;
- Inhalations help reduce laryngeal edema.
What medications to take the child with laryngitis, the doctor should decide. Before prescribing medication, the doctor examines the patient, directs him to tests and identifies the cause of the disease.
Antihistamines
Antihistamines in the treatment of laryngitis in children are in the first place. They not only relieve swelling, but also soothe the baby, help him fall asleep. The most popular means are:
- Fenistil. It is made in drops. It is used in children from the first month of life. For babies up to twelve years old, the daily norm is determined at the rate of 2 drops per kilogram of weight. The resulting volume is divided into three doses. For children from 12 years old, “Fenistil” is prescribed in a dose of 3-6 mg, which is 60-120 drops. This amount is drunk in three doses.
- Clarisens. It is made in the form of syrup. The active substance is loratadine. It is indicated for all forms of allergies. Not applicable for babies under two years of age. At the age of 12 years, the drug is drunk once a day in 10 ml. For children 2-12 years old, the medicine is prescribed once a day, 5 ml each.
- Zirtek. It is produced in tablets and in drops. The active component is cetirizine dihydrochloride. Designed for babies from 6 months. Crumbs from 6 to 12 months are given 2.5 ml of Zirtek once a day. Children from one to two years old are prescribed the drug twice a day, 2.5 ml each. At the age of 2-6 years, the drug is recommended to take 2.5 ml in the morning and evening or once a day, 5 mg. For six years old children and older, one tablet is shown per day, it can be replaced with 10 mg of solution.
- The Zodak. The analogue of Zirtek. Allowed to receive children from a year. Babies 1-2 years old are prescribed 2.5 ml once a day. In the age category from 2 to 6 years, the medicine is consumed twice a day, 2.5 ml each. At 6-12 years old, they drink the medicine twice a day, 5 ml or 1 tablet per day. For patients from 12 years old, the daily dose of "Zodaka" is 1 tablet.
- "Tsetrin." It is made in drops, syrup and tablets. It is indicated for children from 6 months. The drug is taken, regardless of food. For 6-12 months crumbs, the drug is prescribed once a day, 2.5 ml. At the age of 1-2 years, the drug is drunk twice a day, 2.5 ml. Children from 2 to 6 years are recommended to take the medicine once a day for 5 ml. Children from six years of age are prescribed one tablet per day.
- Claritin. It is produced in tablets and in the form of syrup. It is shown to children from 2 years. A dosage of up to 12 years of age is prescribed based on the weight of the child. Babies up to 30 kg are shown 5 ml, from 30 kg - 10 ml. The medicine is drunk once a day. From the age of twelve, children are prescribed to drink one pill a day.
These are the most popular allergy remedies. What medicine is best given to children with laryngitis, the doctor decides, based on the patient’s age and the picture of the disease.
Patients praise the Zirtec drug. Drops are said to act faster than pills. It is noted that the medicine not only relieves edema, but also helps to achieve a lasting result. It does not cause drowsiness and does not provoke the occurrence of side effects. Due to the high price, this tool is often replaced by the "Zodak". People say that the Zodak is no less effective than the Zirtek, but it can cause side effects. Due to its low price, it is often prescribed by doctors for laryngitis.
The drug Fenistil deserved a good opinion. It is not as strong as the previous ones, but it is suitable for small children. In a short time relieves swelling of the larynx and in a matter of minutes removes allergies. On children from 6 years old, drops act weakly. At this age, doctors recommend switching to tablet preparations for allergies.
Cough medicine
A cough medicine for laryngitis in children is prescribed as often as an allergy medication. Indeed, with this disease, patients are often worried about a severe cough. The most popular antitussive drugs in the treatment of laryngitis in children include:
- "Herbion". It is prescribed for dry cough. It is used in babies from the age of two. Children from 2 to 7 years old are prescribed to drink 5 ml three times a day. In childhood, from 7 to 14 years, the medicine is taken three times a day, 5-10 ml. For adolescents from 14 years of age, the drug is recommended for 10 ml up to five times a day.
- "Stoptussin Fito." It is shown to children from a year. It has an expectorant and anti-inflammatory effect. At the age of 1 to 5 years they drink 0.5 or 1 tsp. syrup from two to three times a day. At 5-10 years old, the drug is prescribed to drink three times a day for 1 tsp. A single dosage for children 10-15 years old is 2 tsp., Take the drug 2-3 times a day. At the age of 15 years, they drink the medicine for 1 tbsp. l up to five times a day.
- Libexin. The drug is produced in tablets. A single children's dosage depends on age and weight, equal to 25-50 mg. They use the medicine in the morning, at lunch and in the evening.
As soon as the cough becomes wet, they switch to expectorant medicines. Among them, syrups based on marshmallow and thermopsis, as well as Lazolvan, Bromhexin, ACC, Solvin, Ambroxol and other drugs gained popularity. Doctors will tell in more detail than to treat laryngitis in children. Medications for the child's body should be selected sparing, with a minimum of side effects and low toxicity.
Herbion syrup received many positive reviews. It is effective and delicious. Children are happy to drink it. Helps in 3-4 days to remove bouts of severe coughing. It has a natural composition. It is well tolerated by patients and practically does not cause negative reactions of the body.
Moms love Stoptussin Fito. According to them, it perfectly removes phlegm from the lungs. It is well acquired and does not cause negative symptoms. It tastes good. Quickly relieves inflammation. In some babies, the syrup caused allergies, spasm of the larynx, skin rash, itching. But such cases occurred when mothers gave the medication incorrectly and exceeded the recommended dose.
Sprays and Candies
Medicines for laryngitis for children 3 years of age and older can be prescribed in lozenges. Among them, Faringosept, Lizobakt, Strepsils, Hexoral Tabs, Neo Angin, Teraflu Lar, Sage, Septolete are popular.
Tablets are used 1-2 hours before a meal or 30 minutes after a meal. Before using the resorption tablet, gargle well. With advanced laryngitis, lollipops are consumed every 2-3 hours. The duration of therapy is 5 days.
Sprays give a good result in the treatment of laryngitis. Popular:
- Tantum Verde;
- Hexoral;
- "Cameton";
- Miramistin;
- "Ingalipt."
Drugs are used up to four times a day, one injection, after rinsing the throat. The duration of treatment is 5-7 days.
Antibiotics and temperature drugs
A high temperature in a child should be brought down with antipyretic drugs, such as Panadol, Cefecon D, Paracetamol. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are also used, for example, Ibuprofen, Nurofen. If the disease proceeds with complications, then antibiotics are prescribed.
Antimicrobial drugs for laryngitis in children 2 years of age and older are often used. For babies, an antibiotic is prescribed in the form of a suspension or powder, tablets are prescribed at school age.
The daily dosage is calculated based on the weight of the child. 20-40 mg of the drug is taken per kilogram. The resulting amount is divided into 2-3 doses. The medicine is drunk after fifteen minutes after eating. The most prescribed penicillin antibiotics are:
- "Flemoklav Solyutab";
- Amoxicillin;
- “Augmentin”;
- Amoxiclav.
Cephalosporins are also popular with laryngitis: Cefix, Suprax, Cefodox. In severe cases of the disease, macrolides are used: Sumamed, Clarithromycin, Hemomycin, Macropen, Azitrox. The use of antibiotics should be combined with probiotics.
The course of treatment with antibiotics should be complete. You can not independently reduce the dose recommended by your doctor. In this case, the bacteria can develop resistance, and the disease will become chronic.
Not all parents welcome the use of antibiotics for laryngitis. According to them, inhalation, an air humidifier and warm foot baths are good for the disease. They advise the use of antimicrobials only in extreme cases. According to them, this disease can be cured by more gentle means.
Doctors have a different opinion about antibiotics. They consider the use of antibiotics for laryngitis a necessary and justified measure. Some doctors are reinsured and thus try to prevent possible complications.
Antiviral agents
Based on the symptoms of the disease, they also treat laryngitis in children. With the viral nature of the pathology, antibiotics do not give a result. In this case, antiviral agents are used. Children are most often treated:
- Viferon;
- "Arbidol";
- "Remantadine";
- Interferon
- Ingavirin;
- "Kagocelom";
- "Oscillococcinum";
- "Grippferon";
- Cycloferon.
The dosage and course of treatment are prescribed by the doctor, based on the picture of the disease. For small children, these medicines are prescribed in the form of candles and syrup. They are used from one to six times a day. The treatment lasts up to 14 days.
Parents often use antiviral medications for laryngitis. They say that these drugs work effectively. They accelerate recovery, strengthen the immune system and do not cause such harm to the body as antibiotics.
Gargling
When telling about which medicines for laryngitis a child should be given, one can not help but mention rinsing. This important event should be part of any therapy for laryngitis.
The most common and safe rinses are chamomile and calendula. They can be used both independently and in combination with Chlorhexidine, Chlorophyllipt, soda, eucalyptus oil, Furacilin. For one glass of herbal infusion, take a teaspoon of the above drug. Rinsing with herbal decoctions is carried out five times a day, with medicines - three times a day.
Inhalation medicines for laryngitis in children
With laryngitis in a child, inhalation will be of particular benefit. They can be both steam and using a nebulizer. To facilitate breathing, the child will use regular steam. The main thing with this disease is to regularly moisten the mucous membranes of the mouth and pharynx. Steam inhalation is not carried out for young children, since there is a possibility of a burn of the mucous membrane.
Inhalations are done twice a day. After the procedure, you cannot talk, eat or drink for half an hour. A child of preschool and school age is allowed to breathe over a pot of hot water.
If the child is not prone to allergies, then inhalation is carried out using herbal decoctions of chamomile, sage, coltsfoot, calendula.
Effective medicines for laryngitis in children can be administered using a nebulizer. Among them - "Lazolvan", "Rotokan", "Tonsilgon", "Fluimucil", "Sinupret". With severe swelling of the larynx, "Berodual", "Berotek" can be prescribed, from hormonal - "Pulmicort". Inhalations with a nebulizer can be done at any age.