What does "one hundred days" in whooping cough refer to?

Written by Li Jian Wu
Pulmonology
Updated on September 01, 2024
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The clinical term "whooping cough" is so named because the term "hundred days" refers to the duration of the cough, symbolizing that the cough lasts a long time, the disease course is prolonged, and it tends to recur. It doesn’t necessarily mean that one will cough for exactly one hundred days. One should relax and have the correct understanding. For treating such diseases, sensitive antibiotics should be used promptly, along with symptomatic treatment. Blood tests such as a complete blood count and C-reactive protein should be conducted, along with chest X-ray, and sputum pathogen culture for definitive diagnosis, to ensure early detection and treatment.

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Characteristics of whooping cough

Whooping cough is a respiratory infectious disease characterized by paroxysmal coughing and spasmodic cough. Some patients may exhibit a crowing sound similar to a rooster's crow or a bark-like cough. Adult patients may experience symptoms such as facial redness, runny nose, and vomiting. Diagnostic confirmation requires appropriate auxiliary tests. Once diagnosed, it is recommended to undergo isolation treatment and choose a sufficient amount of effective antibiotics to eradicate the Bordetella pertussis bacteria.

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Manifestations of the convalescent period of pertussis

The manifestations of the recovery phase of whooping cough, also known as pertussis, include a gradual reduction and alleviation of symptoms. The frequency and number of paroxysmal, spasm-like coughing attacks will progressively decrease and may even disappear completely. It's important to adjust your mindset and correctly understand the situation. Regarding diet during the recovery period, it's also advisable to avoid overly greasy, sweet, or spicy foods and consume more light, soft, and easily digestible foods. Medication should be chosen according to the treatment course, and regardless of whether the symptoms have completely alleviated, regular follow-up checks should be conducted after one treatment course.

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Can whooping cough be treated with Chinese medicine?

Whooping cough is an acute respiratory infectious disease caused by Bordetella pertussis or Corynebacterium diphtheriae. Traditional Chinese medicine treatment is also an option. There are many commonly used traditional Chinese medicine formulas, such as Pediatric Whooping Cough Powder, Qingfei Zhike San, Feier Wan, Huachong Wan, Bai Ji Granules, Zuo Jin Wan, etc., which all have certain effects and efficacy in treating whooping cough. Traditional Chinese Medicine believes that whooping cough is caused by pathogenic factors attacking the lung defense, reduced function of the lung's descending and clearing action, and cough symptoms due to qi moving in the wrong direction.

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whooping cough symptoms

Whooping cough is a common respiratory infectious disease, mainly caused by infection with Bordetella pertussis. Typical symptoms include colds, runny nose, etc., and feature paroxysmal coughing. The main characteristic is paroxysmal, spasmodic coughing that occurs in strings, with more than ten or even dozens of coughs at a time. The coughing increases abdominal pressure, leading to nausea and vomiting. Infants and young children may also experience a barking cough and wheezing. Some may also experience symptoms such as urinary and fecal incontinence, flushed face, runny nose, teary eyes, and cyanosis of the lips. Once diagnosed, it is important to promptly select sensitive antibiotics for anti-inflammatory treatment. Currently, the main approach to managing this disease is prevention, including timely vaccination against whooping cough.

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How is whooping cough treated?

Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is an infectious respiratory disease caused by the infection of Bordetella pertussis or Bordetella parapertussis. Clinically, it is characterized by episodes of sudden, rapid coughing, a bark-like cough, and an inspiratory "crowing" sound. It is also advisable to check the sputum culture to confirm the cause of the disease. In terms of treatment, in addition to symptomatic treatment, macrolide antibiotics should be selected and administered for at least about half a month. Options include intravenous drips of erythromycin injection or azithromycin injection.