Whooping cough home remedy
Whooping cough is a form of bacterial infection of respirotory system which is primarily caused in children between 1-5 years. This is a highly contagious disease and special care should be taken if one is affected with the same. This is fatal for small babies. This disease could be prevented by vacinating the babies early with DPT-triple dose(diphtheria, tetanus and whooping cough. One should know the symptoms of whooping cough to contact doctor as soon as possible.
Whooping cough symptoms
Early diagnosis with proper eye on whooping cough symptoms is very necessary. This starts with common cold in child. The cough develops with time and the lungs are congested. This leads to characteristic whoop sound while coughing. The episodes could occur between 30-40 times which is quite fatol. These coughings are severe and could lead to loss of breath or vomitting. Babies cannot cough up the mucous which comes out to mouth and due to this reason it is dangerous for child.
Causes of whooping cough
Causes of whooping cough includes infection from air borne bacteria. This bacteria is called as Bordetla pertusis. This happens due to close contact with other child who is suffering from the same. The bacteria affects nasal passage, lungs and respiratory tract. These areas produces thich mucous which is primarily aimed to fighting with the bacteria attack, the primary reason for the disease.
Whooping cough treatment or home remedies for whooping cough
Doctor should be contacted immedietly if your child is suffering from this disease. In between lets see some of the whooping cough treatment or home remedies for whooping cough.
- 5 ml Tulsi leaves juice mixed with 10 ml honey should be given to child 3-4 times a day
- Garlic juice with honey also gives relief in whooping cough and is a good dry cough remedy