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The cough may occur in uncontrollable bursts, often ending in vomiting or a high-pitched "whooping" sound. These coughing episodes are frequently worse at night and may persist for up to three months.

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Deaconess also reminded the public that whooping cough can pose life-threatening complications, particularly in infants and ...

Minnesota is reporting the highest number of whooping cough cases in more than a decade, the state Department of Health says.

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says cases of pertussis, also known as whooping cough, are on the rise. The ...

The name whooping cough ... difficulty breathing while adults might become red in the face. The covalescent stage – Sufferers can then be left with a chronic cough which remains for several ...

He encourages students to make an appointment at the health center if they start feeling sick. If left untreated, whooping cough can turn into more serious illnesses such as pneumonia.