When it comes to seasonal illnesses, few are as dreaded - or as preventable - as whooping cough. The violent coughing fits, the struggle to breath, and the high pitched "whoop" sound that some ...
Croup is a contagious upper respiratory tract infection that can cause airway swelling and a hoarse, barking-like cough. Croup is most common in children aged between 3 months and 5 years. However, ...
When your child has a cough, it can be a cause for concern. You may not want to bother your GP if it's just a symptom of the latest cold, but you also don't want to wait until they're wheezing and ...
However, the symptoms typically progress to severe fits of coughing that are often described as making a barking or "whooping" sound. Symptoms of pertussis include: Runny nose Fever Coughing that may ...