Causes of Pertussis (Whooping Cough)Causes Pertussis is bordetella portusis or Hemophilus pertussis, can be found in the respiratory tract, tract and the tract genitou gastrointesttimalis rinorius. Bordetella portusis is a small germ, not moving, gram negative and obtained by nasopharyngeal swab on the area of the patient. Bordetella Pertussis many attacking American States, Denmark, Czech Republic, Slovakia and Russia.
Signs and symptoms of Pertussis (Whooping Cough)The incubation period is about 7-14 days. The disease can last up to 6 weeks or more and is divided into three stages, namely:
- Cataralis Stage
- Spasmodic Stage
- Convalesensi Stage
Pathophysiology of Pertussis (Whooping Cough)Lesions found in the bronchi, but there may be changes in the mucous membranes of the trachea and nasopharynx. Mucus is formed to the small bronchi can lead to emphysema and atelektosis exudation can also get to the alveoli and cause secondary infections.
Some of the herbs that can be used to treat Pertussis (Whooping Cough), among others:
- 1 stalk of leucas lavandulifolia Smith (with roots) boiled in 3 cups water until the remaining 1 1/2 cups. After chilling filtered, plus sugar to taste. Drink a day 3 x 1/2 cup.
- 40-50 grams of Aloe Vera Linn, cut small, boiled with 2 cups water to a 1 1/2 cups. Drink 1 cup 3 times a day. Sugar can be added to taste.
- 5-7 leaves of Green chirayta - Andrographis paniculata Nees, brewed with 1/2 cup hot water. Add honey to taste, stirring frequently. After a cold drink as well. Do it 3 times a day.