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    Whooping Cough Recovery (pertussis)

    Also known as: whooping cough recovery, pertussis, after whooping cough

    Whooping cough (pertussis) is a bacterial infection with weeks of exhausting coughing fits, most dangerous for babies. Antibiotics help early and reduce spread; recovery takes weeks. Chinese medicine treats the lingering lung heat and phlegm, then rebuilds spleen-lung qi as the cough settles.

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    Lifestyle & Diet

    • •Antibiotics reduce spread — babies and pregnant women need protection.
    • •Small frequent meals reduce cough-vomiting.
    • •Humidified air and warm fluids ease the fits.
    • •Keep vaccination schedules current.

    Cautions & Contraindications

    See sources
    • •Antibiotic treatment as prescribed comes first.[]

    When to reassess or seek care again

    See sources

    Review at 2–4 weeks: cough frequency, energy, weight. Escalate any breathlessness.

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    Sources & Further Reading

    Clinical guidance, red flags and safety notes on this page draw on the following current sources alongside the classical references above.

    1. Whooping cough — NHS
      NHS · 2024
    2. Whooping cough (pertussis) — Healthdirect
      Healthdirect Australia · 2024
    3. Pertussis — MedlinePlus
      National Library of Medicine · 2024

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