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Pertussis
Alternate Names : Whooping Cough
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Pertussis Symptoms & Signs
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runny nose
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cough, severe, may be dry or may produce sputum
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slight fever (102 F or lower)
- severe coughing attacks
- ends in a high-pitched, crowing sound when inhaling, or ends in a high-pitched "whoop" (whooping cough)
- coughing spell (paroxysm) may end in a momentary loss of consciousness
- cough with difficulty breathing
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vomiting during a severe bout of coughing
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diarrhea
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choking spells in infants
- choking that occurs when emotional
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- Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD - Pediatric)
- Memory Loss
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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
Review Date : 7/30/2002
Reviewed By : Jonathan Fanaroff, M.D., Department of Pediatrics, Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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