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The article was professionally consulted with Specialist Doctor II Huynh Thi Diem Thuy - Vaccine Consultant - Pediatrics - Neonatology Department, Vinmec Central Park International General Hospital.If the child has only mild pertussis, relatives can take care of the baby at home under the guidance of medical staff. But when the disease shows signs of worsening, it is necessary to immediately take the baby to medical facilities for treatment.
1. Can a child with pertussis monitor themselves at home?
The main cause of whooping cough is the bacterium Bordetella pertussis. This bacterium invades the upper respiratory tract, colonizes and develops in the epithelial cilia of the larynx and trachea, then the bacteria secretes Pertussis toxin.
The disease is transmitted through the respiratory tract by direct contact with secretions from the mucous membranes of the nose and throat of an infected person when coughing or sneezing. The disease is highly contagious, especially among children living in the same closed space such as at home or school...
If the child is diagnosed with mild pertussis: The number of coughs is small, the duration of the cough is small. Each cough is short, the child still eats and drinks normally, in the case of a cough that does not turn purple, they can be treated and isolated at home under the supervision of medical staff. Parents also need to closely monitor their children and take them to the doctor right away when there are signs of worsening illness such as a higher number of coughs, a long cough, signs of respiratory failure... house as follows:
Let the child rest in a quiet area, avoiding stimulation. Keep the living environment clean, avoid irritants such as: dust, tobacco smoke, chemicals. If the baby is breastfed, continue to breastfeed normally. If the child is already eating solid food or the child is older, the child should be given soft, liquid, easy-to-digest foods, feeding them little by little, divided into several meals. Hygiene of the body, nose and mouth for children. After each cough, clean the sputum in the child's mouth, use a soft cloth dipped in warm salt water to wipe the mouth. You can drop the baby's nose with physiological saline. In the case of older children, it is necessary for them to clean their teeth and gargle with salt water. Isolate the sick child from other children to prevent the spread of the disease. Give the child any medicine prescribed by the doctor, if available.
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For severe cases of pertussis children need to be hospitalized immediately. At the hospital, the doctor will be able to prescribe appropriate treatment for the child's condition, including treatment of respiratory failure (if any), use of specific antibiotics, treatment of complications, and care. other supportive treatment. Therefore, parents should note that when a child coughs with one of the following signs, they should immediately take the child to a medical facility for timely treatment:
The child has many coughs, the child has red signs in the cough. or purple face, duration of each cough lasts a long time Eating poorly, Vomiting a lot Children sleeping less Fast breathing, difficulty breathing
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2. How to prevent pertussis for children?
The most effective way to prevent whooping cough is to give children full and timely vaccinations. Vaccination against whooping cough can be highly effective, up to 90%. Currently on the market, there are single or mixed pertussis vaccines (DPT) that are given to children according to the schedule of the vaccination program. Extended strain Isolation of sick people: children must be isolated, keeping them away from people who show signs of pertussis. If someone in the family has whooping cough, it needs to be treated completely, other members need to wear a mask when in close contact with the sick person and have appropriate treatment.
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