Table 2. Non-operative management of laryngotracheal trauma.

Intervention	Purpose
Head of bed elevation	May help to decrease laryngeal edema and manage secretions
Voice rest	Minimizes exacerbation of laryngeal edema
Cool humidified air	Decreases ciliary paralysis to improve management of secretions
Steroids	No supporting data, however may help to reduce edema
Anti-reflux medication	Prevents laryngeal inflammation from acid reflux