Pertussis is a highly contagious respiratory illness caused by the bacillus pertussis. At the moment, prevention is the best measure. For patients who have already been infected, the following methods are recommended in terms of **:
1.Antibiotics**: Early use of oral antibiotics such as erythromycin and azithromycin can reduce infectivity, reduce symptoms and shorten the duration of the disease.
2.Supportive**: Keep the room quiet, fresh air, the right temperature, and plenty of rest. Analgesics are used to relieve pain. Expectorant cough suppressants, as well as nebulized medications such as albuterol are used to reduce cough symptoms. If your child is wheezing, aminophylline can be taken by mouth**.
3.Prevention of complications: Because the cough caused by whooping cough is severe, it is easy to lead to complications such as dehydration, vomiting, and suffocation, so it is necessary to replenish water in time, closely observe the condition and deal with it in time.
4.Prevention of transmission: People who are sick** should isolate** to avoid contact with others, and family members should be vaccinated to reduce the risk of transmission.
The following points need to be noted: Antibiotics can only ** bacterial infection, not ** viral infection. Therefore, antibiotics should not be used lightly until you have been identified. These methods need to be selected and used by a medical professional according to the specific situation of the patient. Pertussis is a respiratory infection that needs to be regulated** to avoid worsening of the disease or complications. If you have any concerns or symptoms worsen, seek medical attention.