Medical treatments

Infants with pertussis should be hospitalized because complications at this age can be particularly serious. From antibiotics intravenously will be administered to them. The mucus can be sucked out to clear the airways. THE’hospitalization ultimately allows the child to be closely watched.

Those affected are usually isolated, whooping cough is a very contagious disease. Relatives of the sick person can also take preventive treatment with antibiotics if they have not had a pertussis booster for more than 5 years.

Treatment for older people involves taking antibiotics to get rid of the disease causing bacteria and speed recovery. They also help limit the spread of the bacteria.

There is no very effective treatment for cough caused by whooping cough. It is advisable to rest, drink a lot and eat more frequently but smaller meals in order to avoid vomiting which can follow the coughing fits. It can be effective to humidify the room in which the sick person is staying. Moisture can clear the bronchi and make breathing easier.

Complementary approaches

Thyme: it would relieve cough caused by whooping cough.

Lobelia: this plant would treat whooping cough.

Other plants such as andographis, echinacea or peppermint could also play a role in coughing and thus reduce the symptoms of whooping cough.