pertussis
Information, Symptoms, Treatments and Resources
What is pertussis?
Pertussis is a highly contagious bacterial disease that causes uncontrollable, violent coughing. The coughing can make it hard to breathe. A deep "whooping" sound is often heard when the patient tries to take a breath.
Alternative Names:
Whooping cough
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I'm 39 years old and would like to start to try to conceive in a month. Is it necessary for...
Tetanus/Pertussis Injury - Neurology Community
- Jul 13, 2009
I have gone through MONTHS and MONTHS of feeling horrible. My ENT Specialist and my MD hav...
Chest Pain - Cold & Flu Community
- May 20, 2008
Hi,
I am a 22 year old female, non smoker. I have had a persistent cough now approaching...
Steam Room - Cold & Flu Community
- Sep 23, 2007DTAP VACCINE??? - Maternal & Child Community
- Sep 18, 2007
It has been a couple of weeks that I cough so terrible when I laugh. I can't even laugh nor...
In December of 2004, 3 members of my family were diagnosed with pertussis. My youngest son...
Background: Early last August I began to experience extreme chest-tightness/ malaise and w...
