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Pertussis
Alternate Names : Whooping Cough
Today's Top News Stories | • | Early Elective C-Sections Produce Complications - Jan 07, 2009, 17:00
Babies delivered at 37 weeks have double the troubles of those born at 39 weeks.
| • | Gene Governs Response to Leukemia Chemotherapy - Jan 07, 2009, 17:00
Acute lymphoblastic leukemia is most common pediatric cancer. | • | Teen Birth Rate Up in 26 States in 2006 - Jan 07, 2009, 14:00
Highest rates in South, Southwest; lowest rates in Northeast, government reports. | • | Clinical Trials Update: Jan. 7, 2009 - Jan 07, 2009, 09:58
- Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
- Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD - Pediatric)
- Memory Loss
| • | Study of Everest Climbers Questions Oxygen Use - Jan 07, 2009, 17:00
Whether low levels would work for ER patients with hypoxia remains unclear. |
Pictures & Images
Respiratory System Overview
Today's Top News Stories | • | Early Elective C-Sections Produce Complications - Jan 07, 2009, 17:00
Babies delivered at 37 weeks have double the troubles of those born at 39 weeks.
| • | Gene Governs Response to Leukemia Chemotherapy - Jan 07, 2009, 17:00
Acute lymphoblastic leukemia is most common pediatric cancer. | • | Teen Birth Rate Up in 26 States in 2006 - Jan 07, 2009, 14:00
Highest rates in South, Southwest; lowest rates in Northeast, government reports. | • | Clinical Trials Update: Jan. 7, 2009 - Jan 07, 2009, 09:58
- Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
- Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD - Pediatric)
- Memory Loss
| • | Study of Everest Climbers Questions Oxygen Use - Jan 07, 2009, 17:00
Whether low levels would work for ER patients with hypoxia remains unclear. |
Air is breathed in through the nasal passageways, travels through the trachea and bronchi to the lungs.
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• Definition
• Pertussis Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Pertussis Symptoms & Signs
• Pertussis Prevention
• Pertussis Diagnosis & Tests
• Pertussis Treatment
• Pertussis Prognosis
• Pertussis Complications
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
• Pictures & Images
Topics that might be of interest to you Diseases & Conditions
• Common Cold
• Dehydration
• Otitis
• Pneumonia
Tests & Exams
• CBC
• Throat Swab Culture
• WBC Count
Other Topics
• Breathing - Slowed or Stopped
• Breathing Difficulty
• Cough
• Diarrhea
• Fever
• Heimlich Maneuver
• Intravenous
• Muscle Cramps
• Nasal Discharge
• Nausea and Vomiting
• Nosebleed Injury
• Pertussis - Vaccine
• Respiratory
• Seizures
• Skin Discoloration - Bluish
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