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Li Jian Wu
Pulmonology
About me
Graduated from Jiangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, with rich clinical experience.
Proficient in diseases
Treat common and prevalent respiratory diseases in respiratory medicine such as COPD, emphysema, bronchial asthma, and chronic bronchitis with a combination of traditional Chinese and Western medicine.
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Is the pertussis vaccine necessary?
The pertussis vaccine is a type of vaccine that must be administered, so it is essential to get it. Generally, the first dose is given when a baby is three months old, with the second and third doses administered at four and five months, respectively, completing one course of treatment. Between one and a half to two years old, a booster shot can be administered. If effective antibodies are produced, it can prevent pertussis. Clinically, this vaccine is mostly a combination vaccine that can prevent three diseases: diphtheria, pertussis, and tetanus.
Cold or hot compress for a cold headache?
In clinical settings, when headache and cold symptoms appear, it's advisable to measure body temperature. If there are signs of fever, using a cool towel or ice pack to apply a cold compress to the forehead, and wiping the palms of the hands, the soles of the feet, the neck, and the chest with warm water or alcohol can aid in physically lowering the fever. It is recommended to drink plenty of water, rest adequately, avoid stress, stay away from staying up late, and refrain from smoking and drinking alcohol. Consuming more green bean sprouts, tomatoes, carrots, and foods high in Vitamin C is advised, while avoiding spicy foods like chili peppers and stimulating products such as meat.
How long does it take to cure whooping cough?
Whooping cough can generally be cured in about 10-20 days with timely treatment. This disease is a respiratory infectious disease that causes severe, spasmodic, paroxysmal coughing, as well as a barking cough, and a crowing sound when inhaling, commonly seen in babies under five years old. Therefore, children should be vaccinated against whooping cough in time to prevent this infectious disease. The treatment of this disease should involve macrolide antibiotics or cephalosporin antibiotics to kill the pathogen, which is either Corynebacterium diphtheriae or Bordetella pertussis.
Which is more serious, viral flu or bacterial flu?
Compared to viral colds, bacterial colds are somewhat more severe, often due to secondary bacterial infections that result from complications. Clinically, about 80% of colds initially stem from viral infections. Therefore, treatment should primarily focus on symptomatic relief combined with antiviral medications. If a bacterial infection occurs, it is due to decreased immunity leading to a secondary infection, and treatment should involve antibiotics such as penicillin or macrolide antibiotics for anti-inflammatory purposes.
Can you eat eggs when you have a cold and headache?
When you have a cold and a headache, you can certainly eat eggs. First, it's important to properly understand the cold, which is a type of self-limiting infectious disease. Clinically, it is mainly divided into the common cold and the influenza. During a cold, in terms of diet, avoid foods that are too greasy, irritating, or spicy. Foods like eggs and milk are fine to eat. Drink more millet porridge and eat more vegetables and fruits such as celery, spinach, mung bean sprouts, tomatoes, carrots, and kiwi, which are rich in Vitamin C. These can help promote recovery of bodily functions and aid in alleviating symptoms of a cold. Also, drink plenty of water and get plenty of rest.
What to eat when you have a cold and fever?
For colds and fever, one should eat more ginger, drink more brown sugar water, or directly take ginger sugar water. Eat more millet porridge and green leafy vegetables and fruits, and try to drink more water to promote metabolism. Physical methods to reduce fever can also be adopted, or combined with the use of antipyretic and analgesic drugs to relieve the symptoms of fever. Generally, body temperature should be measured again two hours later. If the temperature does not decrease, it is necessary to go to the hospital in time for an examination and take other measures to reduce the fever and alleviate the symptoms. (The use of medications should be under the guidance of a doctor.)
The incubation period of pertussis is how many days?
Pertussis, a respiratory infectious disease, has an incubation period of about seven to fourteen days, and is mostly contracted through contact with an infected person or from infection by the diphtheria bacillus or pertussis bacillus. Initial symptoms resemble those of a common cold and may include a runny nose, sneezing, throat dryness and itch, and an irritating cough. A characteristic symptom of the cough is paroxysmal spasmodic coughing, which may also present with a bark-like coughing sound. Some patients may also exhibit an inspiratory crowing sound. It is advisable to conduct routine examinations of secretions or other corresponding auxiliary tests for diagnosis.
Is a cold a form of detoxification?
Colds are not a form of detoxification. They are caused by a decrease in the body's immune capabilities and infections by common viruses such as influenza or parainfluenza, resulting in respiratory infections. Symptoms include a runny nose, cough, headache, fever, and sore throat. Influenza can also cause viral symptoms like sore limbs and swollen joints. During the acute phase, it is advisable to take antipyretic analgesics and use physical methods to reduce fever. These are not signs of the body detoxifying.
How to treat recurrent pertussis?
For recurrent whooping cough, it is crucial to promptly and adequately select sensitive antimicrobial drugs according to the treatment course. Generally, macrolide antibiotics or amide antibiotics can be used for anti-inflammatory treatment. Also, drink more water and avoid overly spicy, greasy foods. If the patient is weak and has low immunity, transfer factors or splenopentin can be chosen to enhance the body's passive immunity. Regular outdoor exercise should be engaged in, and the diet should be nutritionally balanced with less snacking and more consumption of fresh vegetables and fruits.
Clear nasal discharge is what kind of cold?
Clear nasal discharge is a symptom of a cold caused by a viral infection due to catching cold. The viral infection can lead to the swelling of the nasal mucosa, increased secretions, and mucosal edema, hence the occurrence of clear nasal discharge, which is a typical early sign of a cold. During this period, it is necessary to maintain indoor air temperature and humidity, avoid eating highly irritating foods, and avoid exposure to smoke, dust, and other irritating chemical gases. Drink plenty of water, and consider taking medications known to affect glandular secretion, as well as vitamin supplements to promote the repair of tissue mucosa.