Where to treat whooping cough?

Written by Li Jian Wu
Pulmonology
Updated on September 23, 2024
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Pertussis, a respiratory infectious disease, is recommended to be checked and treated at local formal medical institutions. Once diagnosed, the main principle is to kill the Corynebacterium diphtheriae and choose sensitive antibiotics, such as macrolide antibiotics like erythromycin, azithromycin, or clarithromycin. Additionally, symptomatic treatment should be provided, including oxygen therapy for breathing difficulties, using medications to relieve bronchial smooth muscle spasms, thinning mucus, and alleviating uncomfortable symptoms such as coughing. It is also important to drink plenty of water, rest, and maintain good hygiene.

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Symptoms and Treatment of Whooping Cough in Children

The common symptoms of whooping cough are coughing, prolonged coughing, and spasmodic coughing, which ends with a crowing sound, and it mainly occurs during the night. The face may turn bright red during coughing, which is a typical symptom of whooping cough. For treatment, in the early stages of whooping cough, erythromycin is definitely used and can be effective. However, in pediatrics, if the whooping cough has lasted for a long time, the effectiveness of the treatment is relatively not as good. If the coughing period is long and medication is used in the middle to late stages, even with some treatment, it might still continue for two to three months. Although treatments like cough suppressants and expectorants can alleviate the symptoms, a cough usually still persists to some degree.

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What should I do if pertussis recurs a second time?

After recovering from whooping cough, patients usually produce antibodies in their bodies, so recurrences are rare. However, some patients may have weak constitutions, low immunity, and poor resistance. If they do not generate enough antibodies after being sick, they may get infected again when exposed to someone with whooping cough, leading to a second onset of the disease. If whooping cough recurs, the treatment plan is exactly the same as for the first occurrence, but patients should focus on boosting their immune system and resistance during treatment. In daily life, it is beneficial to eat foods rich in high-quality proteins and vitamins and to persist in physical exercise regularly.

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What is good to eat for whooping cough?

If the body is suffering from whooping cough, in terms of diet, one should eat more fruits such as pears, grapes, watermelons, oranges, and grapefruits. Drinking honey water can also help alleviate symptoms such as coughing and thinning mucus. At the same time, one should choose macrolide antibiotics, as well as medications that thin mucus and relieve bronchial smooth muscle spasms for symptomatic treatment. It is important to adjust one’s mindset, avoid mental stress, follow the treatment course in choosing medications, and it is possible to gradually recover. During the treatment period, maintain the cleanliness of the indoor air, drink plenty of water, and avoid eating spicy foods and snacks.

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What is whooping cough?

Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is a highly contagious respiratory tract infection. It primarily infects infants under the age of five, leading to distinctive coughing fits that are paroxysmal and may also include a barking cough or a crowing sound during inhalation. Some may also experience redness of the face and ears, runny nose, teary eyes, abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting as complications. Upon observing these typical symptoms, it is advised to visit a hospital for appropriate diagnostic tests and timely symptomatic treatment, along with maintaining adequate hydration and keeping the indoor temperature comfortable.

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Is whooping cough contagious?

Pertussis, a type of disease, is an infectious respiratory infection, thus it is contagious. If there is a pertussis patient in the home, it is recommended to isolate the patient for treatment, ensure air ventilation and disinfection in the living space, and use personal items separately. Patients should ideally wear masks to block the bacteria from spreading through respiratory passages, and should actively choose antimicrobial drugs to control the infection, drink plenty of water, and rest sufficiently. When feverish, adopt physical methods to reduce fever or take antipyretic medication for symptomatic treatment. The main principle should be to choose macrolide antibiotics to control the infection. (Please use medication under the guidance of a professional physician and do not self-medicate.)