What is the cure for whooping cough?

Zithromax: First.See your primary care provider to be sure of the proper diagnosis. Then be sure to take prescription exactly as prescribed.

IF IT IS TRULY: Whooping cough, treatment is an Erythromycin preparation for 14-21 days as well as symptom relief with cough medication.

Antibiotics: Typically we treat with azithromycin, but if allergic you can take bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim). Treatment is also different for children under 1 year old.

No real "cure": Whooping cough, or pertussis, is a highly contageous respiratory disease caused by a certain bacteria. In many cases, it can be prevented by an available immunization, but not 100% (effectiveness suggested at 71% to 85%). This immunity is also not lifelong so boosters may be needed. There are several antibiotics that may decrease symptoms and duration of infectiveness.