Whooping Cough


Whooping Cough
What is whooping cough? by Erich Rosenberger M.D. Whooping cough is an infection that is appropriately named. It is a respiratory bacterial infection which causes an infected person to have a cough that sounds like they are making a "whooping" noise. Think of it as medical onomatopoeia. Whooping co... More> How to recognize whooping cough by Carol Gioia Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, used to be considered a children’s disease, because with infant immunizations keeping the condition at bay, it was not commonly seen in adults. Lately, however, there have been sporadic outbreaks o... More>
	Information about pertussis (whooping cough) by Celia Craske Whooping cough or pertussis is one of the most distressing childhood illnesses. It begins with symptoms similar to a bad cold, there may be a lot of mucus in the nose or mouth, approximately two weeks later the child begins to have violent coughing ... More> Symptoms of whooping cough by Jennifer Kirkman Whooping cough, or pertussis as it is called by doctors, is a wicked type of illness. This ailment is extremely contagious and at first seems like the common cold with cough. If you or a child has come into contact with someone that has whooping cou... More>
Vitamins that can help whooping cough by Frank Will Is there any actual real connection between whopping cough and vitamins? The answer to this question is not only is there a very strong connection; they may be the only real form of treatment that can both prevent it as well as stop it. In the vast ... More> Why cases of whooping cough are increasing in the US by Angie Pollock The most recent outbreak of pertussis or as it is better known – whooping cough – was five years ago. In California alone, over 3,000 cases were reported in 2005 but with over 900 cases already confirmed in 2010 and over 500 more being i... More>
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