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By Mayo Clinic staffYou can manage most acute cases of laryngitis with self-care steps, such as resting your voice, drinking plenty of fluids and sucking on lozenges, and breathing humidified air.
Make an appointment with a doctor if hoarseness lasts for more than two weeks.
See a doctor right away if your child appears to have severe symptoms caused by croup. While croup — inflammation of the larynx and the airway just beneath it — can usually be treated at home, seek immediate medical attention if your child:
- Makes noisy, high-pitched breathing sounds when inhaling
- Drools more than usual
- Has trouble swallowing
- Has difficulty breathing
- Has a fever higher than 103 F (39 C)
