Tag: Pertussis

Whooping cough, or pertussis, is a highly contagious respiratory infection caused by the bacterium *Bordetella pertussis*. A critical point of clarification is that the commonly prescribed antibiotic **amoxicillin** does not effectively treat this condition and is not recommended for pertussis therapy.

According to the World Health Organization, there were an estimated 24.1 million cases of pertussis and 160,700 related deaths worldwide in children under 5 annually [1.6.4]. When faced with its severe cough, many wonder, **Does cough syrup help pertussis?** The answer from health authorities is a clear no [1.2.1, 1.4.4].

In 2024, reported cases of whooping cough in the U.S. were more than six times higher than in 2023 [1.7.1]. This raises questions about treatment, including: **Will Mucinex help a whooping cough?** This article examines the medical consensus on its use.