Acute laryngitis treatment
Acute laryngitis is treated with oral corticosteroids. [1]
Medication Selection Algorithm
- Oral corticosteroids are recommended for acute laryngitis. [1]
- Nebulized adrenaline (epinephrine) is added in severe cases. [1]
Key Evidence Supporting This Recommendation
- Finnish pediatric guideline evidence synthesis reported that laryngitis should be treated with oral corticosteroids, with adrenaline inhalations added in severe cases. [1]
Initiation Thresholds and Indications
- Corticosteroids are used for acute laryngitis presentation. [1]
- Adrenaline inhalations are reserved for severe cases. [1]
Common Pitfalls to Avoid
- Delayed escalation to adrenaline in severe cases is inconsistent with the guideline-based approach. [1]
Targets or Goals of Therapy
- Treatment goals are symptom control with guideline-directed use of corticosteroids for laryngitis and adrenaline inhalations for severe disease. [1]