Cough

100 Days of Horror with Bordetella Pertussis by Isabella Theamaree Fortun Bordetella pertussis is a fimbriated Gram-negative, pleomorphic, aerobic coccobacillus. It also has a surface associated microcapsule however the role of this is unknown. Bordetella species, in general, grow best at 35° to 37° C. 1 Their growth is fastidious, and this degree of fastidiousness is inversely proportional to its rate of growth.1 Among all Bordetella species, Bordetella pertussis is the most…

him how he is doing and reassure him. • Evaluate his breathing sound, pattern, depth, and effectiveness. • Assist Neville with the comfortable position and encourage him to do pursed-lips breathing technique. • Teach him the controlled cough technique. • Offer him more pillow and blanket to keep him warm and comfort while he is lying in bed and him if he wish to change the position, rise the bed-head to the comfort position or use pillows for back support. To engage and have a…

around two years). It is characterized by a barking cough, hoarse voice and respiratory difficulties, which are typically seen to occur at night. Symptoms of croup Croup usually begins as an ordinary cold with symptoms such as a runny nose, slight rise of temperature and a mild cough. Within a week, a child with croup develops a barking cough with noisy breathing. The voice also sounds hoarse. These symptoms start up suddenly at night, and the cough is akin to a barking seal (according to some…

ailments. It has been utilized as one of the ingredients of lozenges and cough drops because of its relaxing and calming effect on the tracheal mucles. It contains the compounds inulin and alantolactone, which are known for their positive effects to the respiratory system. Eucalyptus - The stimulating scent of eucalyptus is used to boost effortless breathing and relieve throat itchiness. Eucalyptus is a regular component in cough lozenges and syrups because one of its elements is the compound…

contagious). Getting a yearly (annual) influenza vaccination, more commonly known as a flu shot, is the best way to prevent the flu. CAUSES Influenza is caused by a virus. You can catch the virus by: • Breathing in droplets from an infected person 's cough or sneeze. • Touching something that was recently contaminated with the virus and then touching your mouth, nose, or eyes.…

My father was known to be a heavy smoker since he was the age of twelve. He used to take cough drops and cough suppressant medicines to keep his smokers cough under control during the flu seasons, where smokers seem to be more susceptible to colds, due to weaker immune systems. Their bodies work twice as hard to keep the blood flowing. Aside from the fact that smoking affects…

Measles can be also referred to RUBEOLA, is a very contagious respiratory infection that can be caused by a virus. It results to a total-body skin rash and flu-like symptoms like flu, high fever, cough, and runny nose. Though it is uncommon in the United States. Since measles is caused by a virus, there is no certain medical treatment for it and the virus has to go through its course. But a child who is sick should take in a lot of fluids, get a lot of rest, and be isolated from spreading the…

CC Cough. Body aches. S The patient is a 39-year-old female who has been sick for the past one week. She states it started last Wednesday with a cough. She is coughing quite consistently, it is productive to her throat, but she does not spit it out. She also states she started having body aches, which began on Saturday. She has been moving a lot of boxes, as she and her husband are moving to North Carolina at the end of this month. She states, however that the body aches are different than…

progression is a persistent cough often coupled with wheezing and chest tightness. Of note, it is at this point when someone with asthma may develop further complications. This persistent cough usually isn't productive in the early stages but can begin to produce mucus and phlegm as the illness progresses. A sore throat may next emerge and usually begins as a feeling of scratchiness and irritation. One may also notice an unusual sensation when swallowing. While the persistent cough can…

for daughter herself instead of seeking medical attention. The first symptoms of whooping cough seem like an average cold. Ten days later the disease escalates into uncontrollable cough attacks that can cause breathing difficulties. The lack of oxygen from the cough attacks can be fatal, especially to children and infants. Barbara claimed she watched her child almost suffocate in front of her from a cough attack. She then took her daughter to the hospital to receive medical treatment. All…