Patient's question:
Recently, I've been experiencing chest pain and tightness in my chest. The hospital examination suggested a respiratory disease, but the medication hasn't been very effective. Recently, my cough has worsened. I'm wondering if pregnant women with whooping cough can take it?Doctor's answer:
Pertussis is mainly treated with erythromycin-class drugs! If you take azithromycin or clarithromycin, it is acceptable. At least two to four courses of treatment are needed. Each course lasts about a week. At the same time, it is essential to drink plenty of water and get adequate rest. Generally, corticosteroid drugs or allergy medications are not recommended. You can also use saline inhalation therapy to complement the treatment. Simultaneously, you can boil some water, radish water, and honeysuckle water. This combination of treatments can help clear heat and detoxify, leading to a better overall evaluation of the therapeutic effect.