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Please advise me how to get recovery soon from whoooping cough?
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Antibioitcs,support: The antibiotics eerythromycin, clarithromycin, and Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) ds are recommended and are effective antibiotics for killing the bacteria. The bronchial inflammation can be treated with inhaled bronchodilators and inhaled corticosteroids to reduce bronchospasm and cough. Encourage hydration and good nutrition. Cough suppressants are usually not too effective. See your doctor and evaluate with xrays.
Answered 12/29/2016
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