Patient's question:
Recently, I've been experiencing chest pain and tightness in my chest. The hospital examination indicated a respiratory disease, but the medication hasn't been very effective. Recently, my cough has worsened. How can I determine whether it's bronchitis or whooping cough?Doctor's answer:
If the cough persists and recurs repeatedly without improvement. Or if the effect of cephalosporin drugs or heat-clearing and detoxifying drugs is relatively poor. You can test for Mycoplasma antibodies. If the Mycoplasma antibody test is positive. Or if a blood test is conducted and a blood culture is performed. And if Bordetella pertussis is positive or if Bordetella pertussis is cultured. Then it should be considered as being caused by Bordetella pertussis. The main treatment is using erythromycin-class drugs. At least two months are needed, generally using two to three courses. At the same time, it is recommended to cooperate with clearing the lungs and cooling the blood, inhaling through a nebulizer, and calming the patient to prevent shaking.