Whooping Cough Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
Causes
A
Contagious Bacteria RTI - Bordetella pertussis
Transmission - droplet transmission from coughs and sneezes
2
Q
Signs and symptoms
A
Dry tickly cough with associated symptoms - runny nose,feeling unwell,whooping cough gasp sound, thick mucus - fatigue for 1 month
Cough subsides up to 2 months
3
Q
RED flag
A
Infants and young children
Coloured mucus
Breathing difficulty
4
Q
Treatment
A
Antibiotics - babies less that 1 may be treated in hospital to prevent complications
OTC- Paracetamol,ibuprofen or cough syrup. Rest,water. Do not go to school,work and return once taken 5th dose of antibiotic
