Whooping Cough Anyone?

One of the best things for your little one to feel better is to see a chiropractor. Chiropractors are not neck and back pain doctors, we are nervous system doctors. Our bodies are self healing and self organizing. The central nervous system (our brain and spinal cord) and the peripheral nervous system (the nerves that branch out of the spinal cord and go to the cells, tissues, and organs in our bodies) control how our bodies heal and organize itself. If there is any interference in the communication of our nervous system with the body, then there will either be increased activity or decreased activity, either way the body is no longer functioning at it’s highest potential. Chiropractors call this interference a subluxation (sub-lux-a-tion). This interference/subluxation is caused by three major life stresses- Physical stress (trauma, repetitive motions, poor posture); Biochemical stress (preservatives in food, drugs- prescription, alcohol, smoking); and Mental or Emotional stress. These stresses have the same effect on children and adults even if the stress itself is different.
One of the reasons that she might be prone to multiple colds is that she has a subluxation that is affecting her immune system’s ability to function properly. If this is true that body is not able to fully recover from the last cold and leaves her susceptible to additional colds. The cold is not the cause of the problem but the result of the body’s immune system being so run down that it can’t fend off a simple cold. This can then lead to other more serious cold and infections.
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Yours in Health and Wellness
B. G DC

I would be curious to know if she has whooping cough and has received her DTP vaccination. Check her vaccination records. Pertussis is the formal name for whooping cough.

Some suggestions about liquids and foods (I have a 5yr daughter who is all princess) She has asthma problems with colds....Motts makes take and go juice in reusable single serve containers with princess character tops and campbells soup makes princess chicken noodle. These two items get us through our times of sickness..also a humidifier.

If pertussis is confirmed, your doctor will probably recommend antibiotics. He or she is required to report the infection to your local (County) health department, and a nurse will (or should) call you to follow up. Otherwise keep her comfortable and as hydrated as possible, use a humidifer, etc. Watch for severe coughing fits or trouble/distress breathing.

**Keep in mind this illness is highly contagious and can be very serious; she should not be around other children, especially very young babies who have not yet been vaccinated. As others have said, there is a vaccine, so her records should be checked. Also, adults can transmit the illness without being especially sick - Adults around children should get the TDAP vaccine as well. Your local health department can provide more information about infection control/vaccines if your doctor hasn't.

Was she vaccinated? This can be really dangerous. I would talk to your Dr. about how best to keep her hydrated. You will also (or your Dr.) report this to the CDC if it is whopping cough.

Good luck, I hope she feels better soon.

Just thought I'd let you know that as an adult, it is very easy to get Pertussis if the only vaccination you had was the one as a child. Most vaccines are not lifelong, but rather last about 10 years. As a parent with small children, or any adult around small ones, I recommend getting a booster as soon as possible. I heard in the news last week that there is a small outbreak in the area.

just keep her fluids up..any way you can. Popsicles, Jello (or just the juice without freezing, broth, gatorate, pop anything she will take down. Let her sleep alot. And it just takes time. I love my cool mist humifider. You can crack their window to make it cooler in their room too. I had whooping cough and back in those days they made me spend a week in the hospital in an oxygen tent....so it can get serious. Keep a really close eye on her for difficulty breathing, bluish tinge to her nails or lips and keep in contact with your dr.

Good Luck.

I don't have any advice on helping your daughter feel better, but I would be careful about exposing her to any really young babies while she's contagious. I've been warned that babies aren't immunized against it until usually 6 months I think, and if they get it when they're younger than that, it can be deadly. I guess it's common for babies to get it from adults who haven't had their Dtap booster. An adult may not know they have it...just seems like they have an annoying cough...but in newborns and really small babies it's way more serious.

(I'm actually surprised your daughter has it, unless she wasn't immunized. I wonder if it's like the flu, where you can get a flu shot but still get a different strain of the flu.)

I had whooping cough last yr. and was really sick at first then was ok--just sounded terrible! It lasts 12-16 weeks. Will she drink anything cold? I say if shes sick-give her whatever she will take.
I was vaccinated--and so were others I`ve know to get it-it`s just one of those things that made its way back around! Yuck!

Isn't this something that is protected by the vaccine? Or did the doctor say you can still get it anyway? I would try black honey. I read research saying it is better than a cough medicine. It is buckwheat honey. I use it, it does work. Also try a steamy shower. Good luck