Whooping Cough Treatment
Can this condition be treated? What Whooping Cough treatment options are available? Learn more below about the current treatments available to patients.
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How to Treat Whooping Cough
Treatment may include:
Medication
Antibiotics, usually erythromycin or azithromycin , are used. They are most effective when started in the early stages.
Treatment of Symptoms
To help reduce vomiting and lessen the chances of Dehydration :
- Eat small, frequent meals.
- Drink plenty of water, fruit juices, and clear soup.
Hospitalization
This may be necessary for those who develop pneumonia. Patients are usually isolated to prevent spreading the disease to other people.
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