Dear Doctors: I've been seeing a lot of news stories about whooping cough. Is there really another illness that we need to worry about? What is whooping cough, and how do you get it? What is the ...

Later stages of pertussis can include severe coughing fits, a “whoop” sound caused by the person gasping for air between ...

A 50-year-old patient consulted doctors at a private hospital in Abu Dhabi with a persistent dry cough and low-grade fever ...

Oregon is expected to surpass its record of 910 pertussis cases by the end of 2024, prompting health officials to sharpen their warnings about the disease’s ser ...

Anyone ages 6 months and older should get the influenza vaccination, unless otherwise indicated by your health care provider.

In addition to pertussis, the Department of Public Health is also watching the spread of bacteria that can cause walking ...

A pneumonia cough may sound deeper or louder than other coughs, and you may notice dryness or phlegm. But it also depends on ...

Washington state officials warned of a "sharp increase" in whooping cough cases compared to this time last year, mirroring a ...

If you feel a cold coming on, the best way to support your immune system and symptoms is to hydrate and rest. Learn what ...

Washington state is experiencing a spike in whooping cough cases with nearly 1,200 reported cases so far this year, that's up ...

Phenylephrine is included in many cold and flu products, but a scientific panel last year found that it doesn't really do its ...