Whooping Cough: Symptom and Causes

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Symptoms

 The first (catarrh) stage The first symptoms of whooping cough are similar to those of a common cold:
  • Runny nose
  • Sneezing
  • Dry and irritated cough
  • Low-grade fever
  • Watery eyes
  • Sore throat
The second (paroxysmal) stage The second stage begins after 7 to 14 days. It is known as the paroxysmal stage due to the coughing spells.
  • Severe and prolonged  bouts of coughing with thick phlegm
  • A high-pitched "whoop" sound during inhalation
  • Vomiting after coughing 
  • Extreme tiredness and redness in the face because of coughing
  • Breathing difficulties
The third (convalescent) stage The third stage (convalescent) is when the coughing and vomiting starts to subside. Sometimes, the coughing can start again months later if the child develops an upper respiratory tract infection.

Whooping cough symptoms

Causes

  • Whooping cough is caused by a bacterium called Bordetella pertussis. The bacteria spread from person to person through tiny drops of fluid from an infected person s nose or mouth. When an infected person coughs or sneezes, tiny germ-laden droplets are sprayed into the air and breathed into the lungs of anyone who happens to be nearby.
  • Infected people are most contagious during the earliest stages of the illness for up to about 2 weeks after the cough begins.


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