Whooping Cough (Pertussis / Lung Infection) - NASA Health

1. Description
Pertussis (whooping cough) is an inflammation or infection of the throat in the respiratory tract caused by Bordetella pertussis bacteria, as well as weak "sufferers" immune factors.
Pertussis, often referred to as "100 day cough", is an acute respiratory infection, which is characterized by uncontrolled coughing that causes difficulty breathing, and also causes sounds (whooping cough) when breathing. Here the bacteria infects the lining of the throat which is the part of the trachea and other airways until there is a lot of mucus. At first the mucus comes out runny, but then it will become thick and sticky.

Also read : Tetanus neonatorum

2. The main cause of pertussis
Bordetella pertussis bacteria can spread through the air. This bacterium enters the body and attacks the tracheal wall and bronchi (the trachea which will go to the right and left lungs).

3. Characteristics

• Coughing continuously, without stopping and lasts for months
• Coughing sounds very heavy like there is a very thick phlegm
• The further stage of the throat will be blocked due to excessive mucus produced
• The shortness of breath that ends with a cough is always accompanied by a high-pitched voice
• The face looks red and tight that is experienced in the chest

4. Symptoms
Symptoms last around 6-10 weeks and develop through 3 stages:
a. Kataral stage
(Within 7-10 days after infection). Symptoms resemble mild flu, such as :

• Sneezing
• Watery eyes
• Decreased appetite
• Lethargy and coughing

b. Paroxysmal stage
(Within 10-14 days after initial symptoms). The symptoms that appear are :

• Great cough due to difficulty removing thick mucus from the airways
• A great cough is followed by an attempt to breathe in deep breaths
• Coughing often produces a lot of thick mucus
• Children often appear blue due to choking or stopping breathing (apnea)
• Vomiting and fatigue
• Cough attacks often occur at night
• Cough attacks can be ended by a temporary decrease in consciousness

c. Konvalesen stage
(Within 4-6 weeks after initial symptoms)

• Coughing decreases, vomiting also decreases, the child looks better
• Sometimes coughing still persists for months, usually due to respiratory tract irritation

5. Prescription treatment
The right supplement to help cure pertussis disease including Lecithin, Sunpro (Inolief), Amne, Chlorophyllin / Curcumed, Cordymune, Huwangtea / Natural tea

Main Recipe: 
Lecithin, Sunpro, Cordymune

6. Advice on diet