If she's too young to write words, have her draw pictures instead. And if your child can't stop using her voice entirely, at least call regular time-outs during the day to give the vocal cords a rest. A whisper strains vocal folds more than normal speech, he says. Soothe with lozenges. He recommends avoiding those with anesthetic properties unless your child is uncomfortable.
Sugarless lemon drops available at the pharmacy work well, too.
In older children, a swollen larynx may cause hoarseness or loss of voice, but it rarely interferes with breathing. In a child younger than four, however, the air passages are so narrow that if the tissues below the larynx become swollen, the air passage can become blocked with mucus, says Dr. Benninger. This difficulty in breathing is called croup, and it can be quite serious. If your child displays any of the following symptoms, it may be a medical emergency and you should contact your physician immediately. Hot herbal or decaffeinated tea , chicken soup or any warm liquid will help ease the discomfort of an irritated throat, says Dr. Benninger.