The inner core of babies is “in focus” of doctors, because the largest number of cases of infection occur in the home. Caused by a bacterium and transmitted from person to person through droplets from the nose or mouth, this condition usually starts as a cold, then hampers breathing and finally generates various complications, even-if not addressed early and in the form effectively to cause death.

Whooping cough, also known as whooping cough is a disease whose name somehow refers to the past. However, it is increasingly present, as in many countries worldwide, including Argentina, is registering a remarkable increase in the number of cases.

This is due to various factors but mainly to the weaknesses of immunization systems-both in terms of scope and coverage, and lack of a clear strategy to contribute to prevention.

That’s why the international and local experts suggest that the best way to protect babies under six months (which constitute the main risk group) to vaccinate mothers during the postpartum period, but also parents and nucleus near the child. This will constitute the so-called “cocoon strategy”.

“Although most of the cases correspond to infants, whooping cough is a disease that can occur in adults. The only difference is that among the major symptoms are not as easy to notice and also the effects are not as severe.

However, the main drawback with pictures of adults lies in the possibility of infection. In fact, several international studies show that between 76 and 83 percent of the affected contract the disease through contact with infected one of their parents, “explained Pro-Health News Dr. Paul Bonvehi, CEMIC Infectology chief and member of the Commission Vaccines Infectious Diseases Society of Argentina (SADI).

“Another very important point to consider is the scheme because the booster acellular DTP vaccine that protects against diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis, and that should be administered at the time of school entry, the first dose should be administered only at the two months, the second at four and the third at six months and then have two reinforcements:

one a year and a half and another early in the school. But as the years pass that immunity is lost, so which would not be bad also universally vaccinate adolescents or pre-teens, “added Dr. Bonvehi.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), pertussis causes around 294 thousand deaths a year worldwide in children under five, and Latin America accounts for 10 percent of deaths from preventable diseases vaccines.

What is the disease treated?
Whooping cough is a highly contagious respiratory infection caused by a bacterium called Bordetella pertussiswhich is transmitted through droplets of fluid from both the nose and the mouth of an infected person.

Definition

Asthma is an inflammatory disease of the lungs and airways that manifests itself by symptoms of breathlessness, wheezing and coughing. The airways of an asthmatic may tighten, which decreases the amount of air that reaches the lungs.

Asthma attacks can occur at different times and the symptoms can vary greatly from one crisis to another. In fact, in some children, asthma disappears with age, while in some people, it occurs only at different times of the year.

Triggers

Asthma attacks can be triggered by various factors, including allergens, pollution, infections (the flu or a cold caused by a virus), certain foods, cigarette smoke, cold air, vigorous effort or stress. When these triggers are involved, the airways become inflamed and swollen, restricting the amount of air inhaled and exhaled. Asthma can also be a hereditary disease.

Treatment

We can not cure asthma, but it can be controlled with different types of drugs. Most people with asthma have to take a drug substance (or prevention). We can divide drugs into two basic categories: 1) anti-inflammatory and 2) bronchodilators.

1. The anti-inflammatory treat the underlying causes of asthma. Even in the absence of symptoms, asthmatics should continue taking their anti-inflammatory to help reduce the risk of reacting to asthma triggers and to an asthma attack. Thus, many asthmatics can lead normal lives. The anti-inflammatory drugs include inhaled corticosteroids, steroid tablets, the antagonists of leukotrienes and anti-inflammatory drugs by inhalation.
2. Bronchodilators work by relaxing the muscles lining the airways. In general, we must take them regularly because they help keep the airways open and prevent the onset of symptoms. They are also used as preventive medicine to open the breathing passages quickly before an activity or exercise. Some medicines contain a combination inhaled steroid and a bronchodilator in one inhaler, providing the combined action of two drugs of substance.

From the onset of symptoms or during an asthma attack, it uses a drug troubleshooting (or backup). These include bronchodilators which act within minutes to open the airways, allowing asthmatics to breathe easier. Troubleshooting drugs are usually taken by inhalation.