• At first, whooping cough -- also called pertussis -- might seem like a regular, run-of-the mill cold. (webmd.com)
  • CDC: "Pertussis: Frequently Asked Questions," "Pertussis (Whooping Cough): Signs and Symptoms. (webmd.com)
  • New York State Department of Health: "Pertussis or Whooping Cough Fact Sheet. (webmd.com)
  • Whooping cough (pertussis) is a very contagious respiratory infection that causes a distinctive "whooping" cough. (clevelandclinic.org)
  • Whooping cough, also called pertussis, is a very contagious upper respiratory infection . (clevelandclinic.org)
  • Instead of coughing spells, babies with pertussis may have breathing difficulties. (clevelandclinic.org)
  • However, adults can develop serious cases of whooping cough, especially if they haven't received the pertussis vaccine. (clevelandclinic.org)
  • Before the development of the pertussis vaccine, there were hundreds of thousands of cases of whooping cough each year in the U.S. (clevelandclinic.org)
  • Symptoms of whooping cough (pertussis) range from fever to violent coughing episodes. (clevelandclinic.org)
  • Symptoms of pertussis begin to lessen after four weeks, although bouts of coughing can recur for months after symptoms start. (clevelandclinic.org)
  • A type of bacteria called Bordetella pertussis causes whooping cough. (clevelandclinic.org)
  • The most noticeable symptom of whooping cough, or pertussis, is a frightening, high-pitched 'whooping' sound as people struggle for breath after uncontrollable and violent coughing fits. (everydayhealth.com)
  • Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, is a highly contagious infectious bacterial disease that causes uncontrollable and violent coughing. (everydayhealth.com)
  • The best way to avoid getting whooping cough (also called pertussis) is to get vaccinated. (everydayhealth.com)
  • Whooping cough, or pertussis, is a respiratory infection that can cause coughing fits. (medlineplus.gov)
  • People who have pertussis usually spread it through coughing, sneezing, or breathing very close to someone. (medlineplus.gov)
  • If you get pertussis, you are contagious for about 2 weeks after you start coughing. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Whooping cough, also known as pertussis or the 100-day cough, is a highly contagious, vaccine-preventable bacterial disease. (wikipedia.org)
  • The classic symptoms of pertussis are a paroxysmal cough, inspiratory whoop, and fainting, or vomiting after coughing. (wikipedia.org)
  • The cough from pertussis has been documented to cause subconjunctival hemorrhages, rib fractures, urinary incontinence, hernias, and vertebral artery dissection. (wikipedia.org)
  • Vomiting after a coughing spell or an inspiratory whooping sound on coughing almost doubles the likelihood that the illness is pertussis. (wikipedia.org)
  • About 50% of children and adults "whoop" at some point in diagnosed pertussis cases during the paroxysmal stage. (wikipedia.org)
  • This stage is marked by a decrease in paroxysms of coughing, although paroxysms may occur with subsequent respiratory infection for many months after the onset of pertussis. (wikipedia.org)
  • Uncertainties have existed of B. pertussis and whooping cough as a zoonotic disease since around 1910, but in the 1930s knowledge was gained that the bacteria lost their virulent power when repeatedly spread on agar media. (wikipedia.org)
  • This little girl with pertussis survived, but she had many more weeks of coughing spasms before she could return home to her parents. (drgreene.com)
  • Pertussis, or whooping cough, which once ravaged children around the world, is again on the rise. (drgreene.com)
  • Pertussis is commonly known as whooping cough. (drgreene.com)
  • These bacteria produce a potent toxin that inflames the respiratory tract and that prevents the cilia from functioning properly… Pertussis is very contagious and spreads by coughing or sneezing and sharing close space with an infected person. (drgreene.com)
  • Whooping Cough, or pertussis, is a highly contagious respiratory tract infection that causes uncontrollable coughing. (boystownhospital.org)
  • Whooping cough can be prevented with the pertussis vaccine. (boystownhospital.org)
  • Diseases of the Upper and Lower Respiratory Tract A. Whooping cough (Pertussis) 1. (slideserve.com)
  • Bordetella produces a pertussis toxin (Ptx) and filamentous hemagglutinin (Fha) A) These help the bacteria to attach to and destroy the respiratory epithelium resulting in a build-up of mucus 3. (slideserve.com)
  • Pertussis, or whooping cough, is a contagious bacterial infection that can begin like a common cold, but progresses to severe bouts of coughing followed by a high whoop or crowing sound that can last for weeks or months. (lakelandschools.org)
  • The Westchester County Department of Health has advised us that the best way to prevent pertussis or whooping cough in your child and others is to be up to date with your vaccinations. (lakelandschools.org)
  • Whooping cough (also known as pertussis) is a highly contagious respiratory infection that is characterized by severe coughing spells that ends with a 'whooping' sound due to the high pitch intake of breath. (plushcare.com)
  • Whooping cough is a bacterial infection caused the bacteria Bordetella pertussis . (plushcare.com)
  • Pertussis, or whooping cough, mainly affects babies and young children. (chkd.org)
  • Also called pertussis, whooping cough is a contagious bacterial infection of the airways and lungs. (nannyoptions.ie)
  • Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is a highly contagious infectious disease caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis , a Gram-negative, aerobic, non-motile coccobacillus. (wikidoc.org)
  • Bordetella pertussis is highly contagious and is usually transmitted to the human host by direct contact with aerolized mucus of infected individuals. (wikidoc.org)
  • It is the pathogen responsible for pertussis (whooping cough). (wikidoc.org)
  • Bordetella pertussis , which results in fits of coughing that usually end in a prolonged, high-pitched, deeply indrawn breath (the whoop). (msdmanuals.com)
  • An infected person spreads pertussis bacteria into the air in droplets of moisture produced by coughing. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Officially diagnosed by the name pertussis, whooping cough is a highly contagious bacterial infection that resides within the nose and throat. (7dayspediatrics.com)
  • Whooping Cough is a bacterial infection also called as Pertussis. (simplyxpress.com)
  • Educate parents to consider pertussis when their child has a cough or apnea. (cdc.gov)
  • However, clinicians often overlook pertussis in the differential diagnosis of cough illness in this population. (cdc.gov)
  • CME: Does This Coughing Adolescent or Adult Patient Have Pertussis? (cdc.gov)
  • Cold-like symptoms , including a mild cough and fever, are usually the first signs of whooping cough . (everydayhealth.com)
  • Initial symptoms are usually similar to those of the common cold with a runny nose, fever, and mild cough, but these are followed by two or three months of severe coughing fits. (wikipedia.org)
  • If your child has a wet, chesty cough and a fever, it is likely to be an infection - take your child to the doctor. (kidshealth.org.nz)
  • A wet, chesty cough and a fever can sometimes be a sign of pneumonia. (kidshealth.org.nz)
  • Cough, could be dry or clear phlegm, accompanied by a spiking fever, chills, achiness and generally feeling like you have been hit by a truck. (orangeleader.com)
  • A cough often with phlegm, but not always, soreness in the chest and a fever. (orangeleader.com)
  • COVID-19 is a respiratory disorder characterized by fever, cough, and shortness of breath. (sequoiaseniorsolutions.com)
  • If left untreated, the majority of patients develop low-grade fever and coryza (runny nose, occasional cough) for 1-2 weeks, followed by paroxysmal fits of whooping cough that may last 1-6 weeks, before finally recovering from the disease. (wikidoc.org)
  • Symptoms of Whooping Cough include low fever, mild coughing, runny nose and sneezing. (simplyxpress.com)
  • This sound is a loud, high-pitched "whooping" noise. (clevelandclinic.org)
  • Following a fit of coughing, a high-pitched whoop sound or gasp may occur as the person breathes in. (wikipedia.org)
  • After one or two weeks, the coughing classically develops into uncontrollable fits, sometimes followed by a high-pitched "whoop" sound, as the person tries to inhale. (wikipedia.org)
  • These fits typically consist of 5 or more rapidly consecutive forceful coughs, often followed by the whoop (a prolonged, high-pitched, deeply indrawn breath). (msdmanuals.com)
  • Mild or occasional coughing. (clevelandclinic.org)
  • The illness usually starts with mild respiratory symptoms include mild coughing, sneezing, or a runny nose (known as the catarrhal stage). (wikipedia.org)
  • A mild cough begins that gradually worsens. (drgreene.com)
  • Mild coldlike symptoms are followed by severe coughing fits, then gradual recovery. (msdmanuals.com)
  • They might ask you to get a chest X-ray to see if you have inflammation or fluid in your lungs that are signs of pneumonia, a complication of whooping cough. (webmd.com)
  • Prolonged coughing causes air to be expelled from your lungs. (clevelandclinic.org)
  • Thyme oil is an expectorant, which suggests it could possibly help take away mucus out of your airways and lungs. (ambienknowledgebase.com)
  • Red clover is an herbaceous, perennial plant, native to Europe, western Asia and northwest Africa, it has been used traditional in treating whooping cough, respiratory problems, and skin inflammations by purifying the blood and clearing mucus from the lungs. (worldwidehealth.com)
  • The coughing is often ignored until the lungs have already been damaged, resulting in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). (medbroadcast.com)
  • The intense coughing spells begin to rapidly expel air from the lungs, and when there is no more air left in the lungs, a forced sudden intake of breath causes a high pitch 'whooping' sound. (plushcare.com)
  • Carrot juice is very effective in dispelling mucus from the lungs, the ear, nose and throat area. (holistic-medicine-works.com)
  • The anti-inflammatory properties of horehound sooth the airways of the lungs and promote easier expulsion of mucus. (kerstinsnatureproducts.com)
  • It also helps to expel out from the lungs thus giving relief from cough. (himshilajit.com)
  • Alum reduces mucus content in the lungs of patients suffering from whooping cough. (trustayur.com)
  • This last sign is the direct outcome of the body's struggle to fill the lungs with air, and once breathing is finally achieved, the loud "whooping" sound that defines the condition is produced. (7dayspediatrics.com)
  • But it doesn't happen in all adults, so it's important to learn the range of symptoms you might get -- from a runny nose to a hacking cough that you can't seem to shake. (webmd.com)
  • Sore throat, runny nose, followed up with about 10 days to 2 weeks of coughing and sneezing. (orangeleader.com)
  • Coldlike symptoms include sneezing, runny nose, loss of appetite, listlessness, a hacking cough at night, and a general feeling of illness (malaise). (msdmanuals.com)
  • As the condition worsens, you'll likely have fits of rapid coughing followed by a natural attempt to catch your breath. (webmd.com)
  • They may have long-lasting coughing fits that keep them awake all night. (clevelandclinic.org)
  • While symptoms of the common cold usually subside after a week or two, whooping cough can cause a series of severe coughing fits that continue for several weeks. (everydayhealth.com)
  • These intense coughing fits can cause vomiting and fatigue. (everydayhealth.com)
  • The coughing fits get worse and start happening more often, especially at night. (medlineplus.gov)
  • The coughing fits can come back if you have another respiratory infection, even months after you first got whooping cough. (medlineplus.gov)
  • People are infectious from the start of symptoms until about three weeks into the coughing fits. (wikipedia.org)
  • The strong fits of coughing can end in choking and vomiting. (drfeder.com)
  • Cuprum metallicum (Cuprum) is indicated for violent coughing fits that cause a child to turn blue in the face (cyanosis). (drfeder.com)
  • Sometimes the cough came in fits. (drgreene.com)
  • The earlier a person, especially an infant, starts treatment (first 1 to 2 weeks before coughing fits), symptoms may be reduced. (plushcare.com)
  • It then progresses to intense fits or spells (paroxysms) of coughing that end with a whoop sound as air is inhaled. (chkd.org)
  • Coughing fits develop after 10 to 14 days. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Named after the characteristic sound of its notorious coughing fits, whooping cough is an extraordinarily uncomfortable condition that typically manifests itself in babies and in children ages 11 to 18 whose vaccine-provided immunities have begun to fade. (7dayspediatrics.com)
  • This mucus can partly block the airways, making breathing difficult. (medbroadcast.com)
  • The mucus in the airways creates a good environment for viruses and bacteria to breed. (medbroadcast.com)
  • Once the bacteria are in the child's airways, swelling of the airways and mucus production starts. (chkd.org)
  • Inflammation of airways which makes breathing difficult thereby causing the whoop sound as the infected person tries to gasp for breath. (nannyoptions.ie)
  • Mucus thickens and starts to coat the patient's airways, leading to rampant and prolonged coughing. (7dayspediatrics.com)
  • they may only have the paroxysmal cough for a couple of weeks, and it may lack the "whooping" characteristic. (wikipedia.org)
  • Nevertheless, in most cases, the symptoms of characteristic whoop may not appear. (nannyoptions.ie)
  • Compared with children, adolescents and adults usually experience a milder course of the disease, and the characteristic whooping cough may be absent. (wikidoc.org)
  • The diagnosis is based on the characteristic whoop-sounding cough and examination of the mucus in the nose and throat. (msdmanuals.com)
  • The illness can be milder and the characteristic paroxysmal cough and "whoop" may be absent in children, adolescents, and adults who were previously vaccinated. (cdc.gov)
  • Cough of Measles. (medicinetraditions.com)
  • 9. Communicable diseases - these are diseases which can be transmitted directly or indirectly from one person to another e.g. measles, tuberculosis and whooping cough. (who.int)
  • The cough may be so hard that it causes vomiting, rib fractures, and fatigue. (wikipedia.org)
  • Older tamariki usually get a less severe disease but the cough and vomiting can be very distressing. (kidshealth.org.nz)
  • The cough can end in vomiting. (drfeder.com)
  • Drosera is another remedy for violent coughing spells ending in choking, gagging, or vomiting. (drfeder.com)
  • Prepared homeopathically, this remedy is good for whooping cough and other severe suffocative coughs that end in retching, vomiting, or cyanosis with stiffness in the body. (drfeder.com)
  • Alum Powder may aids in decreasing lung mucus and, in certain circumstances, manages vomiting. (garrysun.com)
  • The coughing spell can cause fatigue and vomiting. (plushcare.com)
  • Other symptoms may include raised temperature, runny rose and vomiting after coughing. (nannyoptions.ie)
  • Heavy coughing attacks may cause fatigue and incite vomiting. (nannyoptions.ie)
  • In typical cases, paroxysms terminate with "inspiratory whoop" and posttussive vomiting can follow. (cdc.gov)
  • It produces an uncontrollable, violent cough that makes it hard to breathe, forcing you to inhale deeply-often producing a whooping sound. (orangeleader.com)
  • Coughing spells are common from 6-7 a.m. and after 11:30 p.m. (drfeder.com)
  • As the disease progresses, the coughing spells can occur more frequently at night, and continue for up to 10 weeks or more. (plushcare.com)
  • Whooping cough causes coughing spells so bad that it's hard for babies and children to eat, drink, or breathe. (chkd.org)
  • starts, it turns into 'coughing spells' after about 7 to ten days. (simplyxpress.com)
  • No mucus is produced by the dry coughing spells that last to just about one minute. (simplyxpress.com)
  • Children suffering from whooping cough may vomit and try to catch their breath and gasp for air during the coughing spells. (simplyxpress.com)
  • A lab test which involves taking a sample of mucus from the back of the throat through the nose. (medlineplus.gov)
  • The mucus in your child's nose can travel down the back of their nose and throat to cause postnasal drip . (healthline.com)
  • This irritates the throat and produces a wet, barky cough and rattling noise in the upper airway (not chest). (healthline.com)
  • You can also try sucking the mucus out of your baby's nose before it has a chance to reach and irritate their throat and airway. (healthline.com)
  • This bacteria damages the lining of the nose, throat and breathing passages (trachea and bronchi) and causes the coughing. (kidshealth.org.nz)
  • Dryness and tickling in the throat trigger the cough. (drfeder.com)
  • Is it a productive cough, meaning that you are coughing up mucus or is it a back of the throat tickle resulting in a dry cough? (orangeleader.com)
  • When your nose or sinuses produce extra mucus, it can drip down the back of your throat and trigger your cough reflex. (orangeleader.com)
  • It is primarily spread from person to person by direct contact with mucus or droplets from the nose and throat of infected individuals. (lakelandschools.org)
  • Short coughs following each other in quick succession, excited by tickling and creeping in throat and larynx, dry in evening, with expectoration of tenacious mucus, generally somewhat slat, often only flat or sour in morning. (materiamedica.info)
  • u003eConstant clearing of the throat with mucus secretions is alleviated with the use of thyme. (stamsons.com)
  • Whooping cough gets its name from its most famous symptom -- a "whoop" sound you might make when you gasp for air at the end of a coughing fit. (webmd.com)
  • A number of illnesses cause a cough as a primary symptom, and knowing the cause may help you determine what home remedy will work best. (healthline.com)
  • Often, a persistent cough is the only symptom or sign that an adult is infected. (nannyoptions.ie)
  • In infants, apnea may be the only symptom and the cough may be minimal or absent. (cdc.gov)
  • This diagnosis is likely if you have a persistent cough, are spitting up yellow or green mucus, and have recently had a lung infection or a cold. (medbroadcast.com)
  • First, see your doctor to rule out pneumonia, drink plenty of liquids to keep mucus thin and steam from a hot shower helps relieve cough. (orangeleader.com)
  • The cough is usually accompanied by a "whoop" noise that occurs when the child tries to inhale after coughing. (boystownhospital.org)
  • It is recommended to see a health care professional when prolonged coughing episodes cause your child to vomit, inhale with a whooping sound or seem to be struggling to breathe. (nannyoptions.ie)
  • Prolonged, repeated or violent coughing episodes (paroxysms) that recur intermittently for up to 10 weeks or more. (clevelandclinic.org)
  • She has paroxysms of coughing every few minutes (2). (hpathy.com)
  • She is very weepy (3), especially between the cough paroxysms and more especially when she feels she is about to cough again (3). (hpathy.com)
  • Paroxysms of cough, which may occur more at night, usually increase in frequency and severity as the illness progresses. (cdc.gov)
  • After paroxysms subside, a nonparoxysmal cough can continue for 2 to 6 weeks or longer. (cdc.gov)
  • It is an airborne disease (through droplets) that spreads easily through the coughs and sneezes of an infected person. (wikipedia.org)
  • It spreads through the air in droplets, so coughing, sneezing and contact with spit (saliva) pass it on. (kidshealth.org.nz)
  • These bacteria are highly contagious and spreads from person to person via airborne mechanisms, specifically, via coughing or sneezing. (plushcare.com)
  • Diphtheria spreads from person to person via coughing or sneezing mucus. (sequoiaseniorsolutions.com)
  • Works as a decongestant and natural antihistamine to dry up the sinuses and expel offending stoppage and mucus. (gwenfosternd.com)
  • When you cough or sneeze, you can spread tiny respiratory droplets containing the bacteria into the air. (clevelandclinic.org)
  • It's spread from person-to-person through droplets in the air (coughing and sneezing). (chkd.org)
  • A cough that lasts longer than 4 weeks is not normal and may be a sign of more serious disease. (kidshealth.org.nz)
  • The condition can cause bouts of repeated, violent coughing that may come and go and last for weeks or months. (clevelandclinic.org)
  • In serious cases, the coughing can become violent and rapid. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Violent coughing can cause the pleura to rupture, leading to a pneumothorax. (wikipedia.org)
  • In addition to providing 100% of all the minerals needed by the body, Himalayan salt has been shown as an effective agent for the mucus membrane to relieve inflammation. (myvillagegreen.com)
  • Helps to relieve symptoms associated with large clumps of mucus. (repldradvice.com)
  • Helps to relieve the problem of persistent coughing and gaping. (repldradvice.com)
  • You might also consider patting your baby's chest and back to help loosen particularly stubborn mucus. (healthline.com)
  • Antimonium tartaricum is used for rattling in the chest with a strong, loose cough. (drfeder.com)
  • Bryonia alba is an excellent cough remedy for a cough that is dry, racking, painful in the chest and head, and made worse from motion and better from being still. (drfeder.com)
  • The child often holds her chest while coughing since any movement is painful. (drfeder.com)
  • Coughs may be so strong that the child can suffer a seizure, and may also be accompanied by a rattling in the chest. (drfeder.com)
  • Often Hepar sulph is indicated following Aconite, especially with croup with rattling mucus in the chest and worse in the morning. (drfeder.com)
  • Wheezing after coughing is usual, and there might be some chest pain as well. (medbroadcast.com)
  • This swelling causes the secretions of your mucus to increase, which causes severe coughing. (clevelandclinic.org)
  • If your baby's dehydrated, their snot and other secretions may dry up and be difficult to clear away with coughing. (healthline.com)
  • Cough medications used may be suppressants that control the cough, or expectorants that thin the bronchial secretions. (medbroadcast.com)
  • The absence of a paroxysmal cough or posttussive emesis, though, makes it almost half as likely. (wikipedia.org)
  • Specially Developed for Sinus SufferersSinuThyme contains a synergistic blend of ingredients that support sinus health by increasing mucociliary clearance, decreasing the build-up of mucus and boosting immune response during seasonal respiratory challenges. (myvillagegreen.com)
  • It's actually an inflammation of the bronchial tubes, they swell and it causes you to cough. (orangeleader.com)
  • Helps in relieving problems like bronchial tubes overloaded with mucus. (repldradvice.com)
  • Ordinarily, pathogens are trapped by bronchial mucus and removed by the mucociliary elevator. (medscape.com)
  • Most common colds wrap up in less than 2 weeks, but whooping cough will start to get worse. (webmd.com)
  • Over a week or two, the cough gets worse and your child will have bouts of coughing. (kidshealth.org.nz)
  • The cough often gets worse with swallowing or eating. (kidshealth.org.nz)
  • Often arising after the child has been playing outside on a cool windy afternoon, the cough is of a hard, dry, barking character, and is usually worse before midnight. (drfeder.com)
  • This cough is worse from eating and drinking, and often grows worse at 9 p.m. (drfeder.com)
  • To make a diagnosis, your doctor will listen to your cough and ask questions about your symptoms. (webmd.com)
  • The name of the disease comes from the whooping noise you might make when you try to breathe in after coughing. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Children less than one year old may have little or no cough and instead have periods where they cannot breathe. (wikipedia.org)
  • Sometimes, especially in children, the cough is followed by a "whoop" noise as they breathe in rapidly, attempting to get air. (drgreene.com)
  • As soon as you suspect you might have whooping cough -- or anytime you have cold-like symptoms that don't get better in a few weeks -- see your doctor. (webmd.com)
  • Whooping cough usually starts with cold-like symptoms. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Inflammation and swelling is caused by the bacteria, leading to long lasting and dry cough and cold like symptoms. (simplyxpress.com)
  • The Romans used Thyme medicinally as a cough remedy, digestive aid, and treatment for intestinal worms. (stamsons.com)