Prof. Dr. Mehmet Ceyhan specifically noted that in whooping cough, which occurs in bouts, children do not cough constantly, but vomiting and severe sweating are among the symptoms of the disease.
Speaking to Ekol TV, Prof. Dr. Mehmet Ceyhan stated that coughing fits that manifest as deep gasping for air can turn into whooping cough, warning: "Whooping cough comes in bouts; the child does not cough constantly. The child turns blue, and if it lasts a long time, they vomit. The symptoms are severe coughing, vomiting, and sweating."
ATTENTION TO CHILDREN AGED 0-6
Also known as a respiratory tract infection, the symptoms of whooping cough last longer. Whooping cough, which affects children between the ages of 0 and 6, has also put Europe on alert. The number of cases worldwide, which was 25 thousand in 2023, reached 32 thousand in the first 3 months of 2024.
THE DANGER OF WHOOPING COUGH HAS RETURNED
In July alone, 8 babies in England and a total of 17 people in France lost their lives due to whooping cough. There is no official statement regarding the number of people who have lost their lives in Turkey. Prof. Dr. Mehmet Ceyhan stated that whooping cough is a bacterium, not a virus, and therefore the vaccine is the only solution.
Vaccination is especially recommended for expectant mothers, their babies, and adults who take care of babies. It is best to get help from a doctor who is an expert on whooping cough and to follow the process closely. The disease, which begins with coughing fits, becomes more difficult as it progresses.
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