The name whooping cough might conjure up images of Victorian England but the illness can strike thousands of patients during outbreaks, which occur every three to five years. Surges in cases have ...

A wave of whooping cough infections is continuing to worsen nationwide, data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests, with weekly reported cases now accelerating to the ...

Learn about medication, lifestyle changes, and emergency care for whooping cough. Find out how to support recovery without drugs and prevent complications.

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If your baby has whooping cough, you’ll likely notice a persistent dry cough that’s hard to shake off.

After a yearslong lull thanks to Covid-19 precautions like isolation and distancing, whooping cough cases are climbing, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

As cases of whooping cough rise, CNN wellness expert Dr. Leana Wen explains what causes the respiratory illness, how it spreads and what to do to protect yourself.

Whooping cough symptoms tend to be less severe in adults than in children. Unvaccinated infants have the highest risk of developing severe symptoms and complications from whooping cough.

Experts share the common signs of whooping cough in adults, plus why cases have been on the rise, and what diagnosis, treatment, and prevention look like.

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Whooping cough is caused by bacteria, so it is treated with antibiotics. Treatment given during the first one to two weeks is most effective for preventing severe symptoms.

As cases of whooping cough rise, CNN wellness expert Dr. Leana Wen explains what causes the respiratory illness, how it spreads and what to do to protect yourself.