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The management of pertussis is multifaceted, involving antimicrobial therapy to eradicate the organism and supportive care to manage the severe symptoms. The goals of treatment differ depending on the stage of the illness; early antibiotic treatment can attenuate the course of the disease, while later treatment serves primarily to prevent transmission.
For infants, care often requires hospitalization and intensive monitoring due to the risk of respiratory failure. At Liv Hospital, the approach to care is holistic, ensuring that nutritional and respiratory needs are met while the body heals from the toxin-mediated damage.
Macrolide antibiotics are the cornerstone of pharmacological treatment for pertussis. They work by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis.
The primary challenge in caring for a patient with pertussis is managing the paroxysmal cough and ensuring adequate oxygenation.
The paroxysmal coughing and post-tussive vomiting can lead to significant dehydration and malnutrition, particularly in infants.
Severe pertussis, particularly in young infants, can lead to life-threatening complications that require advanced interventions.
Preventing the spread of the disease within the healthcare facility and the home is a critical part of care.
Treatment extends to the infected individual’s close contacts to prevent secondary cases.
Symptom Monitoring: Contacts are educated to monitor for signs of respiratory illness for 21 days.
For patients who are stable enough to be managed at home, caregiver education is vital.
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No, over-the-counter cough medicines are generally not effective for whooping cough and are discouraged, especially for young children. Antibiotics and time are the main treatments.
Babies are hospitalized not just for the cough, but also to monitor for apnea (breathing pauses), ensure they get enough oxygen, and help with feeding if they are vomiting frequently.
A person is typically no longer contagious after completing five full days of antibiotic treatment. Without antibiotics, they can be infectious for 3 weeks or more.
This is called prophylaxis. It helps kill any bacteria they might have picked up before symptoms start, preventing them from getting sick or spreading it to others.
Yes, a cool-mist humidifier can help keep the air moist, which may soothe the irritated airways and loosen thick mucus, making it easier to breathe.
This is a worrying trend of deaths that could have been prevented by vaccines. The effect of vaccine-preventable diseases on health worldwide is huge. Knowing
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