Schools have been sending a letter to families when a case of pertussis is identified by a health care provider or the ...

Whooping cough, or pertussis, is a highly contagious respiratory infection caused by bacteria called Bordetella pertussis.

The worst of the COVID-19 pandemic appears to be behind us, but the end of lockdown has left another illness on the rise: ...

A baby's cough can range in cause and severity. Recognizing the factors that differentiate between a minor cough that is ...

In the winter months, it seems few are safe from some kind of illness — flu, COVID-19, norovirus, colds. While many of the germs that cause this misery can circulate throughout the year, scientists ...

DAVINA McCall broke down in floods of tears as she was reunited with Jamie Theakston after their health battles. Popular presenter Jamie, 54, returned to the airwaves for first time since being ...

JAMIE Theakston has revealed a major health update as he returned to Heart Breakfast after his cancer treatment. His co-host ...

On the fourth anniversary of his cancer diagnosis, Jamie Theakston has returned to Heart Radio to reveal he’s cancer-free.

Coughing, sneezing and wheezing—these common cold symptoms are often considered a default way of life each January. Yes, ...

"It might sound like a wheeze—a high-pitched 'eeee' sound," Dr. Shaham says. However, Dr. Shaham says sometimes, a doctor will need to perform an exam to determine whether you're wheezing.

Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, has been spreading rapidly throughout the country. Preliminary from the Centers for Disease Control show that more than six times as many cases were ...

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