Whooping cough: know it, prevent it, and defeat it

Whooping cough: know it, prevent it, and defeat it

There is a common but easily overlooked infectious disease around us - whooping cough. It is named after its unique coughing symptoms, which can last for weeks or even months, causing great trouble to patients. So, what exactly is whooping cough? How can we prevent and treat it? Next, let's popularize the relevant knowledge about whooping cough.

Whooping cough is an acute respiratory infectious disease caused by Bordetella pertussis, which is mainly transmitted through droplets. Its typical symptoms include paroxysmal, spasmodic coughs, and a deep, cock-crow-like inspiratory roar at the end of the cough. Most patients are children under the age of 5, and adults may also be infected, but the symptoms are milder. The incubation period of whooping cough is usually 5-21 days, and the course of the disease can last from several weeks to several months, hence the name whooping cough.

To prevent whooping cough, we need to take the following actions:

1. Vaccination: Pertussis vaccine is the most effective way to prevent pertussis. According to the national immunization plan, children should be vaccinated with DTP vaccine on time to improve immunity.

2. Maintaining good hygiene habits: washing hands frequently, wearing masks, avoiding crowded places, etc., can help reduce the spread of pertussis.

3. Strengthen nutrition: Eat a balanced diet to strengthen your physique and improve your resistance.

Of course, if you are infected with whooping cough, you don't have to panic. See a doctor in time and follow the doctor's advice. Most patients can recover within a few weeks. During the treatment process, patients should get enough rest and avoid strenuous exercise to avoid aggravating the condition. At the same time, family and friends should also give patients care and support to get through this difficult period together.

In short, although whooping cough is stubborn, as long as we understand it, prevent it, and defeat it, we can effectively protect the health of ourselves and our families. Let us work together to popularize whooping cough knowledge and work together to create a healthy and beautiful living environment!