Whooping Cough Recovery in Adults

I tore cartilage between my ribs coughing because of the flu. I can't imagine the damage I would do with whooping cough. I'm glad you haven't done that. It is just awful.

That being said, I wonder if you could ask the doctor now for a cough suppressant that is safe for pregnancy so that you can quiet the cough enough to sleep. My doctor told me that my cough wasn't productive and it was okay to quiet it. The trick is to get a medicine that is safe in your last trimester.

So sorry you're going through this. Shame on the person who didn't get vaccinated and gave you their germs!!

So sorry to read this...and while pregnant? Awful! My mom had whooping cough in late October several years ago (I remember because she was diagnosed right after my wedding and I was afraid that she infected my guests). She cracked several ribs due to coughing. I remember by Christmas she was able to host but definitely wasn't feeling 100%. It was probably another couple of months after that (maybe 4 total) before she felt fully recovered.

I can't imagine having this while pregnant. Poor you!!! My daughter had it (despite the fact that she was vaccinated) and it really did last 100 days. It was awful!!!

I didn't have whooping cough (they tested me) but I had a cough that wouldn't quit for 2 months.
For me, I felt better if I slept with a heating pad on low on my throat/chest.

Sorry you have been so sick, it really stinks.

Rest, rest and more rest. You can take some extra vitamin C (or Airborne, but check with the doctor on this since you're pregnant) to help give you a little extra energy. Try your best to avoid the sugar and dairy, those are the two worst things to have with any cold or virus, sugar lowers the immune system and dairy creates a lot of mucus. When you can get some fresh air, even if its cold out.