Whooping Cough - Symptoms, Causes, and Doctors

About- A Whooping cough also known as pertussis or a 100-day cough is a highly contagious respiratory tract infection marked by a severe hacking cough followed by a high-pitched intake of breath.

Symptoms-
Common Cold
A runny nose
Nasal congestion
Red, watery eyes
Fever
A cough
Vomiting
Blue or purple skin around the mouth
Dehydration
Shortness of Breath

Causes-

A Whooping cough is caused by a type of bacteria called Bordetella pertussis. When an infected person coughs or sneezes, tiny germ-laden droplets are sprayed into the air and breathed into the lungs of anyone nearby.

Specialists to visit

General Physician

Infectious Disease Specialist

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References-
https://www.healthline.com
https://www.mayoclinic.org
https://en.wikipedia.org
https://www.webmd.com
https://www.cdc.gov
https://www.nhs.uk