Guest guest Posted September 29, 2009 Report Share Posted September 29, 2009 Hi there, My 3 year old is on Day 5 of fever and violent coughing that keeps her awake at night. Because of the violent nature of the cough and the " wheezing/whooping " sound, I think it is Pertussis. How does one treat Pertussis? I am fearful of going to the doctor, because they will report us to the Health Department and then be require us to give very strong antibiotics (with serious risks.) Is a doctor/antibiotics the best course or are there other equally effective treatment options? I will make myself a Public Enemy of the Health system if it is necessary for her healing. Also need to determine what to do for when my 20-month old gets the disease (and the rest of us!) One of you runs this very helpful website: http://www.nccn.net/~wwithin/dptdtap.htm. I went there to find more info, but most of the links seem to be broken, at least on my end this morning. Help?! Thank you! -Caroline Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 29, 2009 Report Share Posted September 29, 2009 Hi there, My 3 year old is on Day 5 of fever and violent coughing that keeps her awake at night. Because of the violent nature of the cough and the " wheezing/whooping " sound, I think it is Pertussis. How does one treat Pertussis? I am fearful of going to the doctor, because they will report us to the Health Department and then be require us to give very strong antibiotics (with serious risks.) Is a doctor/antibiotics the best course or are there other equally effective treatment options? I will make myself a Public Enemy of the Health system if it is necessary for her healing. Also need to determine what to do for when my 20-month old gets the disease (and the rest of us!) One of you runs this very helpful website: http://www.nccn.net/~wwithin/dptdtap.htm. I went there to find more info, but most of the links seem to be broken, at least on my end this morning. Help?! Thank you! -Caroline Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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