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How do people get a whooping cough?
From others who have it. Some times adults may have it but it is mild.
What are some whooping cough symptoms?
Whooping cough symptoms are very similar to those of the common cold! Examples of the symptoms could be, headaches, runny nose, sore throat, coughing, fever, and many more.
How do you cure whooping cough?
the most important thing to do is go to a doctor then get a vaccine before you get whooping cough if not there could be some bad bad bad side affects with this. including the fact that you could die or vomit or stop breathing for long periods of time.
Whooping Cough: What It Is and How to Prevent It ?
Whooping cough is the unofficial name for a disease known to doctors as "pertussis." The reason it is called whooping cough is because it causes the patient to cough uncontrollably. In some cases when the patient attempts to draw a breath after his coughing spell, a "whooping" sound is heard. Pertussis is caused by an airborne bacteria that is easily spread between people. Families can easily spread whooping cough between the members. People can also contract whooping cough by close contact with an infected person in day cares, schools, and dormitories. At first, it can seem that a child infected with whooping cough has nothing more than a simple cold. It begins with a runny nose, slight fever, and possibly some diarrhea. But within ten to twelve days, the illness develops into a nasty cough. These coughing spells are so severe that they may lead to vomiting, choking, or loss of consciousness. The coughing fits can last for up to six weeks. Adults and older children usually manage to recover from whooping cough over time, but for the elderly, those with poor immune systems, and babies, whooping cough can be quite dangerous. Among babies less than a year old, over half who contract pertussis must be hospitalized. One in five infants with whooping cough end up with pneumonia, and one child in one hundred will have convulsions due to this illness. In 2010, over twenty-seven thousand people were diagnosed with whooping cough in the United States, but it frequently goes undiagnosed. Twenty-seven people died from this illness, with twenty-five of those deaths being babies less than a year of age. This disease is easily prevented by a simple vaccine in infancy. In the United States the preferred vaccine is the DTaP. This vaccine protects against three different diseases: diphtheria, pertussis, and tetanus. Children need five shots of this vaccine over the course of their childhood for full protection against this disease. Protection from whooping cough can fade over time, so it is important for adolescents and adults to periodically get "booster" shots. Whooping cough does not need to affect your family. Get everyone vaccinated against this easily preventable disease. Not only will you be protecting your own family, you will be helping everyone around you remain healthier as well.
Problems of young people contracting whooping cough?
Some are: pneumothorax, epistaxis,subdural hematomas, hernias, and rectal prolapse.
What foods should I avoid with Whooping cough.?
For whooping cough you have to normally take ginger with honey and also the recommended natural medicine would be to goggle using hot water with bit of salt. It can also be given some antibiotics prescribed by doctor. You will not die when you eat these food.
What are the deadliest diseases?
Heart disease, cancer, whooping cough,TB ,malaria, HIV/AIDS, meningitis and tetanus are some of the deadliest diseases.
What causes a year old baby to cough and vomit continuously for over 24 hours?
There are many causes of cough and depending on clinical examination some investigations may be required to make a definite diagnosis. But severe cough leading to vomiting should make one suspect whooping cough.
What were diseases in the New World during the 1700s?
Some of the sicknesses in the 16 century (1700-1799) were: Influenza, Whooping Cough, Typhiod, Tuberculosis, Yellow Fever, Black Plague, and Smallpox.
Are some diseases caused by bacteria?
Yes, there are many. A few are : Actinomyces which cause respiratory diseases and cavities, Propionibacterium which can cause acne and Bortadella which causes pertussis better known as whooping cough.
Can you get whooping cough more than once?
Probably. If you are an adult and had pertussis as a small child, your specific immunity may be weakened after all this time. It wouldn't hurt to get the vaccination, especially if you are going to be around babies.
What medications are best for viral phuemonia?
There is no medication out there that will cure a virus, sorry. You'll just have to treat the symptoms with over-the-counter flu medication or get a prescription for some cough and cold medication.
