Whooping Cough

Whooping cough (or Pertussis, the medical term) is caused by a bacterial infection of the respiratory system. Early symptoms mimic the common cold, but severe coughing spells and raspy breathing that makes a “whooping” sound is the most tell tale symptom.  Whooping cough was once responsible for the deaths of approximately 10,000 children each year. Luckily, […]