A text-book on hygiene and pediatrics from a chiropractic standpoint

by J. H. Craven

ACUTE CATARRHAL LARYNGITIS

This incoördination is found in children from one to five years of age. It may be severe and even cause death. It may be a secondary condition following measles, scarlet fever, influenza and other like incoördinations; however, it may result directly and not be associated with any other condition. It is often aggravated by inhaling steam, gases or irritating dusts.

There is congestion and inflammation of the mucous membrane lining the larynx; there is swelling and dryness of the membrane followed by an exudate which may become profuse. If the swelling is exaggerated there will be stenosis of the larynx. The vocal cords become swollen and produce aphonia.