If adults experience coughing, it can have a certain impact on their normal life and work. If infants experience this condition, they can also become restless and cry incessantly, especially pertussis, which is a serious disease. So how to care for a two month old baby with pertussis?
Pertussis is a highly contagious disease, which can be transmitted to infants when they come into contact with sick patients. The virus can even be transmitted through the air, so prevention of pertussis is still the main focus. Timely injection of pertussis vaccine is a good way. But once suffering from pertussis, parents need to take careful care of it.
1. Take appropriate isolation measures. It is best to isolate and reside for four to six weeks if suffering from pertussis. Families with conditions can prepare a separate baby room for their babies, and if conditions are limited, a separate living area can be opened in a corner of the bedroom for the babies.
2. After suffering from pertussis, infants need fresh air to alleviate coughing symptoms, so regular ventilation is necessary. The frequency of changing and cleaning baby bedding should also be increased. Pay attention to ensuring the baby's sleep. If coughing at night has affected sleep, you can report the situation to the doctor and use cough suppressants appropriately.
3. Adjust the diet structure. In addition to ensuring the milk supply for the baby, lactating mothers need to adjust their own diet structure in conjunction with the baby's treatment. During this period, do not eat raw, cold, greasy, spicy food.
4. Discharge phlegm. Excessive accumulation of phlegm can lead to respiratory arrest in infants. If the phlegm blockage is severe, a suction device can be used as an option.
