As a rule, false croup in children is attributed to those diseases that are not well known to parents, but which everyone can face. Therefore, our task is to tell about it so that everyone understands the specifics of this disease and the features of its occurrence.
The essence of this disease is manifested in the fact that the larynx and trachea of the child becomes the site of localization of the inflammatory process. In these organs there are a lot of loose tissues, therefore, once in the focus of inflammation, they swell quickly enough. As a result, the child cannot breathe.
You need to know that false croup in children does not occur on its own, it becomes the result of other diseases (viral infection, measles, measles rubella, as well as flu, whooping cough and scarlet fever). In addition, an allergic reaction is a common cause of false croup. As a rule, such a disease occurs precisely in childhood. This is due to the structural features of the trachea and larynx, which have the shape of a funnel (cylindrical in adults), and these organs are much narrower in children. In addition, we note that the larynx of the child contains a greater number of blood vessels, which increases the risk of edema and cramping. False croup in children, the treatment of which must be carried out in the hospital, is also associated with the age of the child: the younger the child, the more severe the attack.
Medicine distinguishes between two types of disease - true croup and diphtheria. In principle, cough and shortness of breath cause both types, however, there are significant differences between them. So, with diphtheria in a child 's throat, films appear gradually, which is accompanied by an increase in lymph nodes, a strong increase in body temperature, in the presence of false croup, the attack occurs sharply and rapidly. Moreover, breathing becomes difficult as a result of severe swelling of the larynx.
False croup in children, the symptoms of which are manifested in a barking cough, hoarseness, lethargy, a possible increase in temperature, can occur in every child. Therefore, it is important to carry out preventive procedures. As noted earlier, false croup in children occurs against the background of acute respiratory infections, so you need to start with their prevention. One of the easiest ways is to gargle. Moreover, gargle should begin with water at room temperature. Its decline should be gradual. And after a few months it should become almost ice. Remember that it is important to do everything gradually, without undue haste, so as not to provoke the development of the disease.
You must also monitor the foods that the child eats. After all, false croup in children can be the result of an allergic reaction. It is necessary to increase the level of consumption of dairy products (milk, kefir, cottage cheese).
Remember that if you still encounter this problem, it is important to help the child immediately and independently. First of all, calling an ambulance and waiting for its arrival, you need to increase the humidity in the room. Open the windows immediately, then it is better to carry out inhalation. For humidification, you can turn on special humidifiers, as well as hang wet sheets, things on the batteries and the headboard. It is better to immediately give the child an antihistamine that will eliminate the allergic reaction, if any.
When the doctor arrives, he must determine the degree of complexity of the stenosis. And if he insists on transporting the child to the hospital, do not resist this. Because the disease is so insidious that, having removed one attack, the next one may occur, and then when no one expects it. Therefore, you should constantly keep the child’s condition under control and never exclude the possibility of false croup!