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  1. Whooping cough - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic

    Mar 15, 2025 · Whooping cough is an illness that can spread easily. It's also called pertussis. An infection with bacteria causes it. Many people with the illness get a serious hacking cough. …

  2. Whooping cough - Wikipedia

    Vomiting after a coughing spell or an inspiratory whooping sound on coughing almost doubles the likelihood that the illness is pertussis. The absence of a paroxysmal cough or posttussive …

  3. About Whooping Cough | Whooping Cough | CDC

    Nov 26, 2025 · Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, is a very contagious respiratory illness. Whooping cough may begin like a common cold, but unlike a cold, the coughing can last for …

  4. Whooping Cough: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention - WebMD

    Jan 28, 2024 · Whooping cough (also known as pertussis) is a bacterial infection that affects your respiratory tract, especially your nose and throat. It causes long stretches of severe coughs …

  5. Whooping Cough: Signs and Symptoms - Health

    Sep 28, 2025 · The main symptom of whooping cough is its characteristic intense cough. You may also develop other symptoms, like fever and runny nose.

  6. Whooping Cough (Pertussis) Symptoms & Treatment - Cleveland Clinic

    Feb 13, 2025 · Whooping cough (also called pertussis or the “100-day cough”) is a respiratory infection known for the high-pitched “whoop” sound some people make after coughing.

  7. Cases of Whooping Cough Remain High, but Knowledge About …

    6 days ago · Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is a vaccination-preventable illness that has been on the rise in the United States. Following a several-year lull during the pandemic, …

  8. Whooping cough explained: signs, symptoms and treatments - CVS

    Jul 14, 2025 · Learn about whooping cough (pertussis), including its symptoms, cause and prevention. Vaccinations can protect families and help keep everyone safe from this …

  9. What is whooping cough? - USA TODAY

    Sep 23, 2024 · Whooping cough is a highly contagious bacterial infection that affects children and adults alike.

  10. Whooping cough treatment and prevention: How to navigate a …

    Dec 8, 2025 · Whooping cough is on the rise. Understand pertussis symptoms, how whooping cough is treated and guidance on vaccine protection so you know when to act and how to …