What is pertussis? Causes, symptoms and treatments

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Infectious diseases of the respiratory tract is considered one of the most common problems. That is why many are interested in questions about what is pertussis and how it manifests itself. After all, the most vulnerable to this disease in preschool children.

What is pertussis and what are its causes?

pertussis

As you know, this disease has an infectious origin. Pertussis, the bacterium Bordatella pertussis, affects the lower respiratory system. It should be immediately noted that the only source of pathogens is the infected person, including a hidden carrier whose symptoms are not manifest. The infection is transmitted through the air along with the saliva and secretions of the mucous membrane.

What is pertussis, and what are its symptoms?

what is pertussis

Into the respiratory tract, bacteria attach to the mucous membranes where and begin to actively proliferate. The incubation period usually lasts from 5 to 14 days. After that, the patient appears queasy: sick children complain of fatigue and drowsiness, runny nose and a mild dry cough. At this stage symptoms of whooping cough resemble the common cold. However, in this period the disease is most contagious.

But with the development of the disease the clinical picture becomes more pronounced. The fact that bacterial sticks thrown into the lumen of the bronchial passageway products own life — for the human body these substances are toxic and can cause an allergic reaction. The main symptom of pertussis is a paroxysmal cough, during which the child simply can not breathe normally. In some cases, you may notice that the skin on the face becomes cyanotic, the neck veins swell. Quite often the cough ends with vomiting. Seizures are usually repeated 5 to 50 times a day, and the most severe of these occur at night.

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It is Interesting that the cough can cause the ingress of dust into the respiratory tract,  fear or nervous strain.

How to treat whooping cough?

whooping cough consequences

Noticing the child has a strong suffocating cough, should immediately call the pediatrician. Only a specialist knows exactly what is pertussis, and can correctly diagnose the disease. Most often be treated at home, hospitalization is required only in the most severe cases.

Treatment depends on the condition of the child and the stage of the disease. For example, in the early stages it is advisable the use of antibiotics, which can quickly clear the body of pathogenic microbes.

But if the patient already suffers from bouts of severe coughing, such antibacterial agents are unlikely to help. In such cases usually prescribe antihistamines (e.g., tavegil, diphenhydramine) to relieve the bronchial spasm and facilitate breathing. Sometimes appropriate intake of calcium gluconate, as this substance also has anti-allergic properties. With strong heat patients recommend receiving antipyretics and anti-inflammatory drugs.

In Any case you should not try to self-medicate or not to ignore pertussis — the consequences can be dire, especially for children. Yes, sometimes spasmodic cough goes away on its own, but the seizures returned when reduced immune protection or respiratory diseases. In addition, pertussis can cause pneumonia. It is therefore important to follow all recommendations of the doctor.

As for prevention, the small children are vaccinated against pertussis, which is highly effective. Statistics confirm that only 20% of children after vaccination still had the disease, but in a milder form.


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