Virus infection in the upper respiratory tract, especially the throat with the stems
Hesitant breathing, especially during the breathing phase, and coughing like a seaweed
The treatment is inhalation of cold (outdoor) or humid air, possibly. medical treatment with, for example, steroid and / or adrenaline via a nebuliser on a mask
Background
An attack of false laryngitis (pseudocroup, laryngitis) is due to the inflammation of a minor child’s airways in the larynx and trachea region, most commonly caused by a viral infection, raising and creating breathing problems
The sound that a child with throat noise makes may seem alarming, but the symptoms will mostly go fast and without the child hurting.
The sound reminiscent of a seal bark
The seizures usually come late in the evening, early at night, typically after the child has fallen asleep
Typical symptoms and signs
breathing problems
Short coughing coughing (hay fever-like), hoarseness
Hesitant breathing, especially when the child breathes
The genius decreases when the child is sitting up
No or only a little fever
Blue-gray skin (cyanosis) in severe cases
First Aid
Soothe the child and set it up
Put the child on the lap, make it feel safe, soothe it
Humidify the air
To ease breathing you can increase the moisture content in the air, for example. by filling warm water in the bath or by boiling water in the kitchen
Invite the child to inhale the moist air
Fresh cool air will also improve breathing (go downstairs with the child)
When breathing is easier, the child can be put back in bed, but with head raised
If possible, it may be useful to make the air in the bedroom moist, for example. with a humidifier
If the throat attack is serious, keep on and you are worried
Call the doctor or 112
Epiglottitis
Acute bacterial infection in the oesophagus (epiglottis). It’s the small lid that closes the trachea when we swallow.
Epiglottitis is life threatening because a raised throat can block the airway
The condition is very rare today, especially after children are routinely vaccinated against Haemophilus influenza type b
Symptoms and signs
Fever over 40 degrees C
breathing problems
Weakness of breath, both in and out of breath
Sparse cough
Synthetic problems with saliva
The child seems very sick, but is upset in bed to get air
First aid Warning
Do not try to ease the breathing by putting your fingers down the throat of the child. It can trigger cramps in the muscles of the throat and lead to rapid blockage of the airway
