How I Diagnosed and Treated My Case of B. Pertussis, aka "Whooping Cough" Disclaimer – I am not a doctor and this is not medical advice! But you may benefit from my experience. Major Symptoms Severe, choking cough Long spells of feeling fine between coughs Thick, clear, extremely sticky mucous Difficulty breathing or swallowing Fear of coughing again Yellow tongue Recommended Treatment Five day course of azithromycin to kill it Lots of fluids to flush it out Vitamin C to thin mucous and ease cough Other Tips Get a blood test to confirm you have it Avoid others while contagious Learn to manage the cough Ignore ignorant doctors