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Whooping Cough Treatments and Therapies |
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Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is a highly contagious disease that is one of the leading causes of vaccine-preventable deaths. There are 30–50 million cases per year, and about 300,000 deaths per year (World Health Organization data). Most deaths occur in children under one year of age. Ninety percent of all cases occur in developing countries. It is caused by certain species of the bacterium Bordetella—usually B. pertussis, but some cases are caused by B. parapertussis.[1] Pe ...
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Complications
... Teenagers and adults usually recover from whooping cough without complications. At worst, excessive coughing may cause a bruised or broken rib or a hernia — an abnormal protrusion of a loop of i...
Source: MayoClinic
Treatment ... Treatment for whooping cough varies, depending on your age and the severity of signs and symptoms. Older children, teens and adults When whooping cough is diagnosed early in older children, teenagers ...
Source: MayoClinic
Self-care ... The following tips on dealing with coughing spells apply to anyone being treated for whooping cough at home: Get plenty of rest. A cool, quiet and dark bedroom aids in rest and recovery. Drink plenty ...
Source: MayoClinic
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Resources
- Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis Vaccines (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) - Links to PDF File (National Immunization Program Resource Center, CDC, OPHS, HHS)
- Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis: Health Information for International Travel (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
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