Whooping cough, or pertussis, is a highly contagious respiratory infection caused by bacteria called Bordetella pertussis.

For example, honey should not be given to a child under 1 year old. Check with a pharmacist or doctor to make sure the treatment is suitable. A dry cough is rarely a sign of anything serious.

The worst of the COVID-19 pandemic appears to be behind us, but the end of lockdown has left another illness on the rise: ...

A cough is just a symptom of an infection. Generally most coughs go away by themselves within seven to ten days. Narrator If your child has a cough, here are some tips to make it better.

Background: Children presenting with chronic cough are common to the primary care physicians, but data on the etiology are scant. Methods: We evaluated 40 children (age range, 5 to 12 years ...

The flu can be easily spread and is more contagious during the first five days of symptoms. To help prevent the spread of flu ...

The CDC said that cases of whooping cause increased across the United States, which indicated a return to more typical ...

This is the first study to comprehensively evaluate children with chronic cough and without a selective workup. Our study suggests that among children with chronic cough (ie, cough of > 8 weeks ...