Wake County has confirmed a case of pertussis, also known as whooping cough, at Oberlin Magnet Middle School. It’s one of 20 ...

What are the symptoms? The early symptoms of whooping cough sound like a normal cold but the coughs develop into ones that sound like “whoop” when those who are sick gasp for air after coughing.

your provider may not test you for whooping cough if you’ve only been feeling lousy for a couple days, both Dr. Mercado and Dr. Loafman emphasize making an appointment if you’ve had cold-like ...

Whooping cough is on the rise in US, and Oklahoma is no exception. Also referred to as pertussis, it's affected 71 Oklahomans ...

The Wake County Public School System said it was informed Thursday that a student at Oberlin Magnet Middle School has a confirmed case of pertussis, also known as whooping cough.

Practicing good hygiene, such as washing your hands frequently, and covering your coughs and sneezes can help prevent whooping cough. Have a question about your community you’d like answered?

Pertussis starts like a cold with typical cold symptoms ... followed by a gasp that produces a “whoop” sound. The fits could lead to vomiting. It can last for up to 10 weeks or more. Whooping Cough is ...

After fits of many coughs, a person with pertussis often needs to take a deep breath, resulting in a “whooping” sound ... like a cold with typical cold symptoms: a runny nose, mild cough ...