Hoarse voice in a baby: what to do, treatment of hoarseness without fever in a child

Parents usually closely monitor all changes in the condition of their newborn baby. This allows you to find out about the onset of the disease in time and prevent the development of complications. The baby can only communicate with his parents by shouting: his crying is a signal of a problem. Perhaps the child is hungry, he lacks communication, the diapers urgently need to be changed, the baby has a tummy ache or something else. If a baby has a hoarse voice, you should know what causes this symptom. Why does a baby’s crying suddenly change in timbre, how dangerous is it and what should parents do? You will find detailed answers to these questions in this article!

Why is my voice hoarse?

A hoarse voice in a baby can occur for the following reasons:

The baby cries too long and often. If the ligaments are strained for a long time, the vessels supplying blood to the oropharynx can be damaged. As a result, swelling occurs, which makes the voice hoarse;
a hoarse voice in a baby may occur due to the presence of any neoplasms in the pharynx, for example, papillomas;
inflammatory diseases of the larynx. Parents may notice that the baby is hoarse if the child has contracted a bacterial or viral infection. At the same time, symptoms such as fever, cough, decreased appetite, anxiety and moodiness, and bowel dysfunction may be observed;
injuries to the neck and throat area. In this case, a hoarse voice may be accompanied by a change in the position of the child’s head, bruises on the front or side of the neck.

Frequent and prolonged crying is one of the reasons for a child’s hoarse voice

Runny nose and hoarse voice - acute respiratory infection and hoarse voice

Situations requiring emergency assistance

Hoarseness in a small child, especially an infant, may be a signal that it is necessary to urgently seek medical help. Parents should immediately take control of the situation in the following cases:

Hoarseness in an infant is caused by the penetration of a foreign body into the respiratory tract. For example, a baby may choke while eating, inhale a small part of a toy, etc. In this case, there is a serious danger to the baby’s life: an infant quickly develops hypoxia, which is manifested by blue skin, severe coughing or pallor. If parents suspect that the child is choking, they should immediately examine the throat for the presence of a foreign body and try to remove it;
laryngeal stenosis. This condition is observed if a child quickly develops an allergic reaction such as Quincke's edema, or, as it is also called, angioedema. At the same time, parents may note that the child not only has lost his voice, but also swelling of the face, neck and limbs is rapidly increasing. Quincke's edema is a serious condition that can lead to suffocation and death, so it cannot be treated at home. Angioedema in an infant should be treated in a hospital setting;
false or true croup. With these diseases, the larynx becomes inflamed and narrows, resulting in significant difficulty in breathing. If treatment is not started promptly, the child may suffocate. Most often, croup occurs in children aged three months to two years. Symptoms such as hoarseness, difficulty breathing, blue discoloration of the nasolabial triangle and the upper phalanges of the fingers indicate croup. In severe cases, the child may lose consciousness due to lack of oxygen. Naturally, treatment for croup must begin as early as possible and only a doctor can prescribe a suitable treatment regimen.

Causes of hoarseness

There are quite a lot of them. The most common cause is infection of the body, namely the larynx. The mucous part of the child's respiratory system contains a large number of blood vessels, and an infection in the body (and it does not matter whether it is bacterial or viral) contributes to their inflammation. As a result, the sound of the voice is disrupted and it becomes hoarse.

Hoarseness can also be caused by:

hypothermia of the baby - therefore it is important to dress in accordance with the weather, and monitor the microclimate at home;
adenoiditis - pathological enlargement of the tonsils, which interferes with normal air circulation in the upper respiratory tract;
anatomical changes - at about the age of two months, infants undergo a restructuring of the vocal cords, which can lead to a short-term change in voice timbre;
experienced stress is the most complex cause, which requires long and thorough treatment.

It is important to remember that a change in voice is a symptom, a consequence, and the hoarse sound can be eliminated only when the root cause is also removed. If it is an infection - its causative agent, if adenoiditis - inflammation of the tonsils, etc.

Infants' voices may also sound hoarse if the child has swallowed a small object that is stuck in the larynx. In this case, wheezing appears suddenly, the child begins to cough, and his skin acquires a bluish tint - in this case, prompt assistance from qualified medical workers is necessary: when an object is swallowed, minutes count.

What is noteworthy: many parents, noticing that something is bothering their children in their throats, slap their palms on their upper backs, as if trying to knock out a foreign body. But such actions are more likely to only aggravate the situation, helping to lower the object down, but not lift it up.

When should you call an ambulance?

If your baby has a hoarse voice, you should first determine whether you can cope with the situation on your own or whether you need to call emergency help. You should not take risks and waste time if a hoarse throat is accompanied by the following symptoms:

The baby developed a barking cough without sputum discharge. A barking cough is paroxysmal in nature, the child cannot “clear his throat” and suffocates during a coughing attack;
it is difficult for the child to breathe, and a whistle can be heard during inhalation;
the skin between the ribs noticeably retracts during inhalation;
the baby has difficulty swallowing;
hypersalivation is observed, that is, salivation increases;
The baby's nasolabial triangle turns blue. This symptom indicates that the amount of oxygen in the blood is sharply reduced, and the baby is at risk of hypoxia.

It is important to remember that signs of suffocation in infants should never be ignored, even when the disease occurs without fever.

This is due to the fact that the larynx in newborns is narrow and quickly closes when the surrounding tissues swell, and the brain is extremely sensitive to hypoxia.

How dangerous can a hoarse voice be?

A hoarse voice is a phenomenon that can occur due to various situations. In order to accurately answer this question, it is necessary to study the structure of the respiratory tract. If we compare the larynx of an adult and a child, we can come to the conclusion that the child’s mucosa is filled with many blood vessels that quickly join the process of inflammation.

When an infection gets into the throat or the mucous membrane is injured, the fiber in the organ increases, and because of this, the glottis narrows, resulting in a hoarse voice. During the development of edema, the vocal cords, on the contrary, enlarge and block the glottis.

But there are also cases where a hoarse voice is the development of some serious illness. But often, along with hoarseness, symptoms such as lack of air and changes in skin color occur.

Very often, hoarseness makes it difficult to speak, as the throat hurts very much.

What to do if your child’s voice is hoarse?

What to do if a newborn has a hoarse voice?

The following recommendations should be followed:

seek medical help. If emergency assistance is not required, you need to call a local pediatrician, who will determine the reasons why the child lost his voice;
To alleviate the child’s condition, you should humidify the air in the room using a special device. If a humidifier is not available, you can lay wet towels on the central heating radiators. The child should be given warm water to drink (of course, if he is not choking) or warm milk with honey. Water or milk should not be too cold or, on the contrary, too hot: this can lead to even more severe irritation of the larynx. Other drinks - juices, compotes, fruit drinks - are prohibited.

The doctor's recommendations should be followed strictly. Self-medication for a number of diseases that cause hoarseness can be dangerous

What to do to restore your voice - Komarovsky’s advice

If a child has hoarseness, Dr. Komarovsky recommends starting treatment with plenty of warm alkaline drinks, voice rest, and the use of local antiseptics. You should not immediately use antiviral drugs or antibiotics; such strong drugs should only be prescribed by a doctor after examination and diagnosis.

Most often, hoarseness is a sign or consequence of a cold, laryngitis, or flu, when a child suffers from a dry cough for a long time. Recommendations in such cases are standard - drinking plenty of fluids, bed rest, moist and cool air in the room, rinsing with chamomile or soda, inhalation if there is no fever.

But if a child, in addition to hoarseness, has noisy breathing with difficulty inhaling, a rough barking cough, then these are characteristic signs of viral or false croup. This condition often develops against the background of ARVI, measles, chickenpox, scarlet fever, and requires immediate medical attention. Before the doctor arrives, the baby should be dressed warmly, breathe fresh air, and given a warm raisin decoction or dried fruit compote to drink. The most dangerous thing in such a situation is dry air and heat in the room, self-medication.

How to provide emergency assistance if a foreign body gets into the larynx?

It is very important for parents to remember that if a foreign body blocks the baby’s airways, they should act immediately. If threatening symptoms appear, then delay may cost the infant his life. Therefore, you should remember the first aid algorithm when any object gets into the baby’s windpipe:

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Turn the baby upside down. Hold him by the legs and tap him on the baby's back. It is important to remember that these actions should be performed over a chair or soft sofa. Otherwise, you risk causing additional injury to your baby if you fall;
Sit down and place the baby with his tummy on your left knee. In this case, the left hand should support the child under the chest and neck. The baby's legs must be tucked under the armpit. Using your palm, apply several sharp, jerky blows to the child’s back between the shoulder blades. In this case, blows should be applied in the direction of the baby's head.

If a foreign object flies out of the child’s throat, but breathing disappears or has not been restored at all, resuscitation should be started. It is important to remember that this is a baby and the lung capacity of an infant is less than that of an adult. Therefore, the volume of one breath into the child’s nose should be equal to the volume of air that an adult “takes” into his mouth, slightly inflating his cheeks. After each inhalation, you need to make five compressions on the chest, pushing the heart area about 2 centimeters. The fact that breathing has been restored is indicated by the presence of a pulse, as well as the restoration of the pink color of the baby’s skin.

Wheezing in children. This is scary?

Respiratory tract diseases are the most common reason for visiting a doctor, especially in young children. Wheezing can occur in diseases of both the upper and lower respiratory tract. The mechanism of their occurrence lies in the narrowing of the airways due to inflammatory swelling of the mucous membrane, an abundance of mucus and/or bronchospasm. Air passing through the narrowed respiratory tract leads to the appearance of various sounds, which are called in one word - wheezing. Wheezing can be different and by their nature the doctor can often make a diagnosis without even resorting to other methods of examination; in other situations, a chest x-ray may be needed, sometimes and bronchoscopy, computed tomography and other studies.

If wheezing is heard during inspiration, this most often indicates a problem in the upper respiratory tract (rhinitis, nasopharyngitis, laryngitis, foreign body), during exhalation - in the lower respiratory tract (bronchitis, bronchiolitis, asthma, cystic fibrosis, compression of the respiratory tract by a tumor, foreign body ). Sometimes wheezing can be caused by malformations of the respiratory tract. If wheezing is combined with the presence of regurgitation and vomiting, poor appetite and poor weight gain, gastroesophageal reflux (reflux of stomach contents from the stomach into the esophagus) must be ruled out.

Parents often use the word “wheezing” to describe noisy breathing, including snoring, nasal sniffing, and the often frightening vibration of the chest felt when the palm touches the baby’s chest.

When a doctor, after listening to a child, says the word “wheezing,” it scares absolutely all parents. However, you should remember that not all wheezing that you or your doctor hear is dangerous. For example, the loudest wheezing can be heard in a child with a common runny nose. Wheezing with bronchitis usually disappears after coughing, or is heard elsewhere. Therefore, if you go to different doctors at different times, one of whom did not listen to wheezing, do not rush to blame the doctor, these may be features of the disease. Doctors know that silence over the lungs is sometimes more feared than the loudest wheezes, because... this may indicate a life-threatening condition. Wheezing that is heard in the same place in the chest and does not disappear after coughing or changing the child’s position may indicate pneumonia (pneumonia).

Any unusual sounds associated with breathing require consultation with a doctor. But in some cases this needs to be done urgently and immediately, in others it can be done as planned.

If you suspect that wheezing may be caused by COVID, we recommend that you sign up for a PCR test at the Unilik Medical Center.

Let's try to figure out when you should be afraid if you hear wheezing in your child when breathing.

First, assess the appearance and condition of the child. If a “wheezing” child rushes around the apartment and looks healthy, most likely he has a problem in the upper respiratory tract and your task is to moisturize, take him for a walk, give him something to drink, and blow his nose. If it drags on for more than 3-5 days or you are very worried, see your doctor as planned.

Second, observe whether the child has signs of increased work of breathing: retraction of the intercostal muscles, supraclavicular or subclavian fossa when breathing, flaring of the wings of the nose, forced position of the child, etc. This can be described in one expression: “difficulty breathing.” In this situation, the child needs urgent medical examination. What you can do before this is to calm him down, free him from tight clothing, give him access to fresh air, give him an antipyretic in case of elevated temperature.

Third, assess whether there are signs of a decrease in the amount of oxygen in the blood: blue discoloration of the skin (first appears around the mouth and in the absence of experience it may not be noticed), sweat on the face, increased breathing (more than 60 per minute in a child under 2 months, more 50 in a child 2-12 months, more than 40 in children 1-5 years old and more than 30 in others), the child’s anxiety.

The combination of noisy breathing and signs of the second and third groups indicate a serious illness in the child, requiring immediate hospitalization and emergency medical care, especially if the disease has developed acutely and is progressing rapidly.

If there are no signs of breathing problems, the child should be treated under the supervision of a doctor, carefully observing and following the recommendations.

Know that one of the indications for hospitalization is your panic, uncertainty and attempts to shift all responsibility to the doctor. Questions like “Are you sure nothing will happen to him?”, “Do you guarantee that this treatment will be effective?”, 5th call of the day with a message that the temperature “rose” again to 37.5, etc. significantly reduce the doctor’s desire to treat you at home.

The disease in children, especially young children, can develop unpredictably. It is impossible to predict and prevent the development of bronchiolitis with wheezing and respiratory failure on the 3rd day in a child examined on the first day of the disease due to the fact that “a sniffle was leaking from the right nostril,” requiring treatment in the intensive care unit. But this does not mean that the doctor missed something; this is how the disease may progress in some children. All children should not be treated in hospital from the first day of illness on the principle “no matter what happens.” This is why repeated examinations (observation over time) and trust are necessary. The trust lies in the fact that if only saline solution in the nose, walking, drinking and vibration massage are prescribed, this does not mean that treatment is not carried out. Our task is to provide conditions for the child to recover on his own. As practice shows, often good wishes to improve cough and reduce wheezing in young children with common acute viral respiratory disease (ARI) turn into worsening. The child cannot cough, therefore all mucolytics, increasing the amount of sputum, often lead to narrowing of the airways and breathing problems. Inhalations of dekasan and Borjomi often cause spasm of the respiratory tract (obstruction), rubbing ointments with essential oils, mustard plasters and parental smoking have the same effect. All antiviral agents have not shown their effectiveness (except for oseltamivir for influenza and acyclovir for severe herpes virus infection). Antibiotics prescribed in the first days of a viral disease increase the risk of complications. Therefore, it should be remembered that most acute respiratory infections occurring in the form of nasopharyngitis and tracheobronchitis do not require medications other than antipyretics.

There are strictly defined treatments if wheezing is caused by croup (a special form of laryngitis in young children), obstructive bronchitis, asthma or pneumonia. Some people need a substance that dilates the bronchi (bronchodilator), some need a hormone (corticosteroid), some need an antibiotic. Don't try to determine for yourself. If your child has asthma or cystic fibrosis, you will receive clear treatment recommendations, including the dose and duration of all medications, and will monitor the treatment yourself. In all other cases, for any acute illness, you need to consult a doctor. However, it does not always have to be immediate. If the problem is in the upper respiratory tract, you can start on your own - drinking, humidifying the air, saline solution in the nose, vibration massage, lots of tea, water, compote.

Let your children’s illnesses be infrequent and mild!

Rakovskaya L.A. – pediatrician of the highest category, candidate of medical sciences, associate professor of the department of pediatrics of V.N. Kharkov National University.
Karazina, head of the children’s clinic “HELP for kids”, Vice President of the public organization “East Ukrainian Academy of Pediatrics”

A child has a hoarse voice, what to do, how to cure it quickly

An allergic reaction that causes swelling of the laryngeal mucosa in children 1-2 and 3-5 years old. Doctors tell us how to treat children in this case: Allergy medications are available in the form of suspensions, syrups, inhalation solutions and tablets. Infants under 1 year of age can easily take liquid medications.

The most commonly prescribed antihistamines (blocking histamine receptors and stopping the allergic process) for children with any allergies, both old and new generations.

Older generation drugs have a sedative effect and high antiallergic activity. New generation drugs do not cause drowsiness and have a longer lasting effect, but their effect on the child’s body has not been fully studied.

The most popular antihistamines are:

Suprastin - tablets for all types of allergies can be given from the first months of life;
Fenistil - drops for all types of allergies can be given to children from 6 months of age;
Zirtek - drops, for all types of allergies, can be given from 6 months;
Claritin - syrup, for all types of allergies, can be given from two years of age;
Berodual - solution for inhalation, bronchitis and asthma, from birth.

The choice of antiallergic drugs is huge, but parents should remember that you yourself cannot prescribe treatment for your child. Allergy symptoms are similar to other diseases, and it is the doctor who must choose the medicine, prescribe the regimen and dosage.

Methods for eliminating hoarseness

Treatment for hoarseness is based on the bottom.

The presence of fried, spicy and sour foods in the diet should be limited so as not to damage the throat. It is better to give preference to warm soups and purees.

It is necessary to drink more fluids, especially at fever.

It is important to note that hoarseness is not a disease in itself, but only one of the symptoms of a possible disease, so the treatment method should not only treat hoarseness, but also influence the cause of its development. . In the case of inflammation caused by a viral infection, the pathogenic flora is killed by drugs based on miramistin or hexoral and proposol syrups.

The child may also be prescribed antiviral drugs:

In case of inflammation caused by a viral infection, the pathogenic flora is destroyed by drugs based on Miramistin or Hexoral and Proposol syrups. The child may also be prescribed antiviral drugs:

Tamiflu;
Orvirem;
Remantadine;
Anaferon;
Kagozel;
Isoprinosine;
Arbidol.

The duration of treatment and dosage should be determined individually by the doctor.

Antibiotics from the penicillin or macrolide group are injected into the larynx in case of bacterial infection of the larynx.

To eliminate allergic sympathies in the voice, it is first necessary to limit the effect of the allergen on the child’s body and give him antihistamines. Sodium chloride 0.9%, epinephrine (adrenaline), prednisolone intravenously gives a good effect. Anaphylactic shock may require tracheal intubation.

Other antihistamines that may be prescribed for allergic reactions and voice disorders include:

Ketotifen;
Astemizole;
Hasmanal;
Akrivastine;
Claritin.

It is very important to humidify the air in the room where the baby sleeps, as this reduces the likelihood of a seizure and makes it easier for the baby to breathe.

Why does hoarseness and hoarseness occur?

A child's voice can be sniffed and/or deafened for many reasons. The main cause is an infection of the throat and respiratory tract. It can be caused by viral diseases such as influenza and bacterial laryngitis.

Hoarse voice in a child: what to do, how to quickly cure

Children of preschool and school age get sick quite often. These are mainly seasonal complaints. Main symptoms: runny nose, sore throat, fever, cough. But there is one more sign that parents should be aware of: a hoarse voice. In this case, you cannot do without the help and examination of a doctor.

Many people do not take the situation seriously, but in vain. A hoarse voice can be a sign of serious and dangerous diseases. If treatment is not started on time, this leads to a long illness with various complications.

In today's article we will talk about: 'If a child has Osip's voice, what to do and how to quickly cure the disease to avoid complications.'

For what reasons can a child's voice become hoarse?

The Ohrip baby's voice is an alarm signal that may indicate a serious illness.

Before we talk about processing, we need to figure out why the voice is hard. There can be many of them:

Viral disease . Most viruses enter the body through airborne droplets and enter the nasopharynx. As a result, children develop a very runny nose, leading to cough and fever. Some viruses stay there, others settle safely into the larynx. This is where the inflammatory process begins, which causes swelling of the ligaments. What if you have a runny nose and your voice is gossipy? Consult a specialist first. Every pediatrician can make the correct diagnosis by conducting an external examination of the patient and familiarizing himself with the results of his tests (blood, urine). After this, the correct treatment is prescribed. Voice, runny nose, cough are symptoms of a child’s viral illness.
Presence of infection or fungus . In this case you will also not be disqualified. You may also need a throat swab. Throat fungus is a contagious disease that can occur in a child with a weak immune system.
Allergic reaction . This is a dangerous condition for which immediate action must be taken. The following signs may be added to a hoarse voice: Body rash, cough, runny nose, sneezing, red eyes, choking. If you notice these symptoms in your child, you should call an ambulance immediately. If your child develops a rash, sneezing or choking, call an ambulance immediately!
Foreign body affecting the larynx Often observed in children under 2 years of age. At this age, babies love to try everything by their teeth. Hitting a foreign body in the throat is the biggest fear of all parents!

How to reduce symptoms at home?

There are cases when a child experiences hoarseness with snot in the nose, but there is no way to go to a medical facility. To alleviate the baby’s condition in this situation, experts recommend the following actions:

Hoarse voice and cough in a child: treatment

Treatment for diseases with such symptoms is usually long-term and may take a week or two. What will help cope with these symptoms all depends on the underlying cause. However, treatment prescriptions are usually as follows:

cough suppressants;
medicines for sore throat;
antipyretics, if you are worried about high temperature;
antiviral, if necessary;
antibiotics.

Cough medications can be different; they are divided into several types and are used depending on the nature of the attacks. These are the types:

Mucolytic agents. They help transform a dry cough into a wet one (Glycodin, Ambrobene).
Antitussive medications reduce the manifestations of attacks with very strong coughs (Sinekod, Stoptussin).
Expectorants accelerate the removal of sputum (Lazolvan, ACC).

Glycodin is a syrup that helps make sputum more liquid, which means a productive cough. You can take the syrup from one year onwards at the dosage prescribed by your doctor. However, an allergy may occur to the drug. In addition, you should not drink syrup if you have bronchial asthma.

Nuance! Any syrups can cause allergies, so sometimes the tablet form is more effective.

Ambrobene is a mucolytic drug in tablets and syrup. Syrup is allowed to be used from six months, and tablets - from 6 years. The dose is prescribed by a specialist, but in general you can drink 1-2 ml of syrup or half a tablet 2 times a day. When taken, a side effect may occur - vomiting.

Sinekod is a medicine in syrup that relieves severe attacks. Children can use this drug from 3 years of age. As for the dosage, 5 to 15 ml are prescribed several times a day. Sinecode may cause dizziness and rash.

Stoptussin is available in tablets. They need to be drunk one twice a day. The product transforms a dry cough into a wet one and helps reduce attacks. May cause drowsiness and nausea. For bronchial asthma, the drug is prohibited.

Lazolvan – the product effectively thins mucus and helps to quickly remove it from the body. It should be taken in 5 ml or more depending on age and weight. Stomach pain and itching, as well as other symptoms, may bother you. The drug is not recommended for hypersensitivity.

The best cough syrup for children from all types

ACC - promotes rapid liquefaction and removal of mucus. Children can take 1 tablet 2-3 times a day. This remedy should not be used if there is an individual intolerance to the components.

Lazolvan is a syrup. It thins mucus and helps remove it. You should take up to 5 ml depending on the age of the child. Itching and stomach pain are common side effects. Do not use syrup if you are hypersensitive to the components.

As for medications that help soften the throat, relieve inflammation, thereby helping to reduce attacks of dry cough, they can be herbal and synthetic. Mainly:

syrups – Erespal;
aerosols – Kameton, Tantum Verde;
tablets and lozenges for resorption - Hexalize, Septolete.

Erespal - works well to relieve inflammation of the throat; pain and soreness go away when taken. You need to drink 2-3 tbsp. l. several times a day. Nausea may occur. The drug is contraindicated in case of hypersensitivity to the components of the drug.

Cametone is an oily spray that is based on essential oils. Improves blood flow and has a methane anesthetic effect. It should be used in the initial stages of the disease.

Tantum Verde is an antiseptic that relieves pain and inflammation. Should be used several times a day. The product is very effective for various infections.

Hexalize - throat tablets that have an analgesic and anti-inflammatory effect. Prescribed to children from 6 years of age. Usually used within 10 days. With prolonged use, dysbiosis of the oral mucosa may occur.

Fact! You should not exceed the dosage of lozenges, because the child often mistakes sweet lozenges for candy. The medicine must be removed from the child and given when the time comes.

Septolete is a herbal preparation. Has an antimicrobial effect. Can be given to children from 4 years old. But it is necessary to monitor the child’s reaction, as allergies are possible. You can dissolve 4-6 tablets per day.

What to do if a child has a hoarse voice? Treatment and prevention

Antiviral drugs are prescribed for diseases caused by viruses (flu, for example). They are not always needed. Just like antibiotics. The latter are prescribed for bacterial infections or to avoid complications.

False croup

The consequence of inflammation of the larynx can be a disease such as false croup. Not all parents know what this condition is and what danger it poses to the child. The inflammatory process in the larynx provokes a narrowing of its walls (stenosis). False croup most often appears at night or in the morning. At this time, phlegm accumulates in the throat, and breathing becomes very difficult.

False croup can be confused with asthma. But if it is difficult to exhale with asthma, then with false croup it is difficult to inhale.

False croup most often occurs on the second or third day of inflammation, and causes severe fright for both parents and the child, who wakes up from the fact that he cannot breathe.
Children under five years of age are at risk. The lumen of their larynx is very narrow in principle, and a slight narrowing can provoke asphyxia. Laryngeal stenosis is indicated by a barking cough, hoarse voice, and elevated body temperature (not in all cases). In this condition, it is important not to panic and call an ambulance. Try to calm the baby down, since crying only inflames the pathological process. Keep your child sitting and give him an antihistamine to relieve swelling. You can't hesitate!