Health: Stop that cough.Boost ur immunity(resistan

[R. M. Dixit]

Whooping cough, also call petussis
bacteria, is an acute, highly
communicable infection of the respi-
ratory tract by Brodetellia pertussis
bacteria. During coughing patient
spreads the virus through droplets.

Symptoms
The disease runs a lengthy period of
six to eight weeks. Initially, it has flu
like symptoms, eg., cold and fever foll-
owed by bouts of severe and prolonged
cough. This is usually followed by a
'whoop' or vomiting, which may be
absent in children below one year.

If not consulted doctor, whooping
cough might lead to conjunctival
hemorrhage (bleeding from the white
pat of eye), hernia (popping out of
of the intestine throgh the skin near
groin) and bursting of lung. It can also
lead to pneumonia and flared up the
old tuberculosis (once had to someone)
due to decreased immunity ( yaani
body resistance). The brain can also
involved leading to convulsions
(Kanpkapi).

Treatment.

Immediately Physcian or Peditrician
(for children) be consulted
for complete checkup. Adequate
nutrition, hydration and avoiding
factors such as crying. Doctor will
provide some antibiotics to control
and cure the problems. Vigilant
observation for complicaions and
their early treatment can prevent
hospitalisation.