Pertussis, a respiratory infectious disease, can also be somewhat alleviated by the use of traditional Chinese massage techniques as an auxiliary treatment. However, these should only be used as a supplementary method and cannot completely replace drug treatment for physical illnesses. Pertussis is mostly caused by infection with the Corynebacterium diphtheriae or Bordetella pertussis, and it is a contagious disease. The typical symptoms include paroxysmal, rapid coughing, some children may produce a cough that sounds like a puppy barking, and some may also produce a crowing sound during inhalation. The primary treatment involves using antimicrobial drugs that target the infecting bacteria, which is the most fundamental method of treatment.