Whooping Cough - Symptoms And Causes

Bordetella pertussis is the bacteria that causes whooping cough, also known as pertussis. A youngster may experience intense coughing fits that culminate in a "whooping" sound when they inhale. Some people can become really ill with whooping cough. The most vulnerable to becoming really ill from the sickness are infants under one year old and those with illnesses affecting the immune or respiratory systems.

Whooping Cough Meaning In Urdu (کالی کھانسی)

کالی کھانسی، جسے کالی کھانسی بھی کہا جاتا ہے، اوپری سانس کی نالی کی ایک انتہائی متعدی بیماری ہے جو بورڈٹیلا پرٹیوسس نامی بیکٹیریا کی وجہ سے ہوتی ہے۔ یہ کھانسی کے بے قابو ہونے کا سبب بنتی ہے جس سے سانس لینا مشکل ہو جاتا ہے۔ بہت سے لوگوں میں، یہ شدید ہیکنگ کھانسی کا سبب بنتا ہے، اس کے بعد تیز تیز سانس لینے کی آواز آتی ہے جو کہ ہوپ کی طرح محسوس ہوتی ہے۔ یہ کسی بھی عمر کے گروپ میں ہوسکتا ہے، لیکن زیادہ تر یہ بچوں کو متاثر کرتا ہے۔ اگر نوزائیدہ بچوں میں پرٹسس ہوتا ہے، تو یہ جان لیوا ہو سکتا ہے۔

Whooping Cough Symptoms:

Whooping cough's first symptoms resemble those of a normal cold:

• Runny nose
• Sneezing
• Mild cough
• Low-grade fever

The mild cough turns into intense coughing fits that can make breathing difficult after one to two weeks. A youngster may become purple or red during a spell. The child may throw up (vomit) or make the characteristic "whooping" sound when breathing in at the conclusion of a spell

Coughing fits and the "whoop" sound are common in infants and young children who have whooping cough, although not always. Some people may appear to be gasping for air, turn blue, and briefly cease breathing (a condition known as apnea).

Adults and teenagers may experience lesser or distinct symptoms, like coughing without the whoop or a persistent cough instead of coughing fits. Whooping cough can cause more significant issues for some people, particularly those who are not up to date on their vaccinations.

Whooping Cough Causes:

Bordetella pertussis, which targets the respiratory tract, is the main cause of whooping cough, in contrast to tuberculosis (TB), which is caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Contact with contaminated surfaces or the droplets of an infected person can spread this bacteria.

The germs emit harmful compounds, such as pertussis toxin (PT), once they are inside the host. In addition to weakening the immune system, this toxin can cause inflammation or infection. The body produces more mucus in response to an infection in order to capture the bacteria. Coughing is the next way that this mucus is released.

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