What Is Whooping Cough?
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
10. Treatment
Treatment for patients with whooping cough is mostly supportive. This means that the physician in charge will administer therapy to limit the number of paroxysms, and maximize nutrition and rest for optimal recovery. The doctor will observe the symptoms and their severity, providing assistance when necessary (i.e. oxygenation, mechanical ventilation).
Antibiotics can be used for pertussis or a secondary infection (i.e. pneumonia); however, they don’t affect the duration or severity of the main illness. Nevertheless, antimicrobial agents can eliminate the pathogen from the system, preventing the spread of infection.
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