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Whooping Cough

Whooping Cough is a childhood disease. Caused by the bordatella pertussis bacterium it attacks the mucous membranes that line the airways. The illness can last up to four months and can be extremely serious.

The symptoms are fits of violent coughing, punctuated with a characteristic "whoop" as the child inhales. The illness begins with fatigue, catarrh, sneezing, sore eyes, mild fever and coughing. The coughing can become so severe so as to cause nosebleeds, burst blood vessels in the eyes, vomiting, blue lips, fingers and toes.

Antibiotics may be prescribed if the illness is diagnosed before the coughing starts. A vaccination is available to be given in the child's first year, which is 60-80% effective.

Treatments:

Aromatherapy, Bach Flower Remedies, Chinese Herbal Medicine, Herbal Medicine, Homeopathy, Naturopathy, Nutritional Therapy, Traditional Chinese Medicine.

You are recommended to seek advice of a qualified health practitioner. To find a qualified practitioner in your area look in the Practitioner Directory.

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