Whooping Cough Topic Guide
Whooping Cough: Whooping cough (pertussis) is an infectious vaccine-preventable disease marked by spasms of coughing punctuated by a characteristic “whoop” sound. Treatment involves isolating the infected individual until he or she has received five days of antibiotics (azithromycin, clarithromycin, or trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole), using a cool-mist humidifier, and monitoring for dehydration.
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Cough A cough is a symptom of an underlying disease or condition. A chronic or persistent cough may signal certain lung conditions that should be evaluated by a health care professional. Common causes of coughs include infection, allergies, lung disease, medications, and GERD (reflux). Acute coughs are categorized as infectious or non-infectious. Chronic cough (persistent cough) have a variety of causes and should be evaluated by physician. Treatment of cough, acute cough, chronic or persistent cough depends on the cause of the cough.
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Viewer Comments & ReviewsWhooping Cough - SymptomsThe eMedicineHealth physician editors ask:What symptoms did you experience with your whooping cough? Whooping Cough - Describe Your ExperienceThe eMedicineHealth physician editors ask:Please describe your experience with whooping cough (pertussis). |
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