Laryngitis is an

which may

lead to complete loss of voice.

which is

worse at night

In early stage there is of epiglottis,

aryepiglottic folds,arytenoids and ventricular bands.

Later increase and vocal cords also become red and swollen.

are seen between cords and interarytenoidregion.

In case of vocal abuse are seen in vocal

cords

Vocal rest

Avoidance of smoking and alcohol

Steam inhalation: with oil of eucalyptus or pine

Cough sedatives

Antibiotics and steroids.

It is an condition

confined to supraglottic structures

There is marked of these

structures which may obstruct the airway

is the most common organism responsible

Sore throat

Dysphagia

Dyspnoea and stridor

Fever upto 40 degree Celsius which is

due to septicemia

Depressing the

tongue with a

tongue depressor

may show

may

show edema and

Congestion of

structure

Swollen

epiglottis

Normal

epiglottis

Lateral soft tissue

X Ray of Neck

Shows

i.e

Lateral X Ray of Epiglottis showing

Swollen Epiglottis.this is also

Known as Thumb sign

Antibiotics: ampicillin or third generation cephalosporin

Steroids:hydrocortisone or dexamethasone i.m or I.V. these

are used to relieve edema

Adequate hydration

Humidification and oxygen:

Intubation or tracheostomy: to relieve respiratory obstruction.

It is an inflammatory condition of

:mostly it is a viral infection

( affecting children

between age 6 months and 3 years

: the loose areolar tissue in subglottic

region swells up and causes

and

of 39-40

degree celsius

Inspiratory type

of

Airway

becomes

inflamed

Mucus

builds up

Antibiotics: ampicillin 50 mg/kg/day

Steroids:hydrocortisone or dexamethasone i.m or I.V. these are used to relieve edema

Adrenaline :to relieve dyspnoea and to cause bronchodilation

Humidification :to soften crusts and tenacious secretions

Intubation or tracheostomy: to relieve respiratory obstruction.