What are the emergency medications for acute laryngitis in children

Children’s acute laryngitis after the occurrence of laryngeal obstruction emergency treatment drugs are glucocorticoid and anti-infective drugs, sedative drugs, etc., at the same time need to carry out oxygen and other treatments to alleviate hypoxia.
1. Glucocorticosteroids: can promptly reduce laryngeal edema and relieve laryngeal obstruction. Depending on the condition, prednisone can be given orally, and dexamethasone, hydrocortisone and methylprednisolone can be injected. In addition, some patients can also apply inhaled budesonide.
2. Anti-infective drugs: including antiviral drugs such as ganciclovir and antibacterial drugs such as penicillin.
3. Sedatives: Sedatives such as chloral hydrate can be used for patients with agitation.
It should be noted that the above medication should follow the doctor’s instructions, children’s acute laryngitis occurs after laryngeal obstruction, if necessary, also need to oxygen, tracheal intubation, ventilator-assisted ventilation and other treatments, in order to maintain the smoothness of the respiratory tract and alleviate the lack of oxygen.
It is recommended that patients seek medical attention in a timely manner for diagnosis and treatment. The use of specific drugs should be under the guidance of a doctor.