Acute Laryngitis

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Acute subglottic laryngitis occurs mainly in children under the age of seven, it is a viral infection.

Non-pharmacological treatment

• Parents should behave calmly and avoid frightening the child
• Bed rest
• Keep the air damp and cool
• Give extra fluid

Pharmacological treatment

• Epinephrine (adrenaline) inhalation effectively reduces symptoms

Doses of Racemic Epinephrine Preparation 

Age	Racemic Epinephrine (20 mg/ml)	0.9% Saline
0-6 months	0.1 ml	2 ml
6-12 months	0.15 ml	2 ml
>12 months	0.2 ml	2 ml

Note: The total fluid volume is inhaled in 5 minutes with the use of inhalator

Hospitalization

• If severe symptoms persist or worsen after epinephrine inhalation, hospitalization is indicated.