Pediatric whooping cough, also known as whooping cough, is an acute respiratory infection caused by the bacillus pertussis, which occurs in infants and young children between the ages of 6 months and 2 years, and is highly contagious. During the onset of the disease, the child may have symptoms such as cough, fever, nasal congestion, and ocular conjunctivitis, and the course of the disease is about 100 days, hence the name "whooping cough".
To help parents better cope with their baby's whooping cough, we have the following tips for you:
1. Prevent in advance.
1.Pay attention to personal hygiene: Parents should maintain hand hygiene and develop good hygiene Xi habits for their babies.
2.Indoor air circulation: Keep indoor air circulation to avoid viruses trapped in the air.
3.Vaccination: According to our children's immunization program, give your baby whooping cough vaccine in time to reduce the risk of infection.
2. Observe your baby's symptoms.
1.Cough: The baby's cough is the main symptom of whooping cough, which is mostly dry cough with no phlegm or only a small amount of mucus.
2.Fever: Your baby's temperature may be elevated, but not all people will have a fever.
3.Nasal congestion: Your baby may have nasal congestion, but to a lesser extent.
4.Ocular conjunctivitis: Some babies may have symptoms of ocular conjunctivitis during the course of the disease.
3. Maintain household hygiene.
1.Household cleaning: Clean your home regularly and keep it hygienic.
2.Item disinfection: For baby's items, such as feeding bottles, toys, etc., proper disinfection can be carried out.
Fourth, the baby's diet.
1.Increase complementary food: During the period when the baby adds complementary food, you can appropriately increase foods rich in iron, zinc and other nutrients, such as lean meat, eggs, green leafy vegetables, etc.
2.Ensure water intake: Drink plenty of water to keep your baby's water balance.
Parents, for the healthy growth of the baby, we must pay attention to the prevention of whooping cough, once the baby is found to have whooping cough symptoms, to seek medical attention in time, such as Taiyuan Zhongshan Reproductive Medicine Hospital. and as recommended by your doctor**. Wishing your baby a healthy growth!