The Effect Of Dexamethasone On Reducing The Frequency Of Endotracheal Intubation And Mechanical Ventilation Required In Children With Acute Laryngitis And Laryngeal Obstruction

Despite the widespread use of dexamethasone, the intubation rate remains high in pediatric patients with acute laryngitis and laryngeal obstruction. Identifying females, comorbidities, neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio and high levels of IgM as risk factors can assist healthcare professionals in arriving at an early diagnosis.