Cases of whooping cough are surging across the country. Doctors share symptoms, how to prevent pertussis, vaccination ...

Whooping cough is another word for pertussis, a highly contagious bacterial infection that causes intense coughing fits, according to the CDC. People who have whooping cough usually make a ...

According to the CDC, there have been 844 cases of confirmed whooping cough – also called pertussis – through Oct. 5 in ...

A persistent cough keeps getting worse at night – not only makes you uncomfortable but also interrupts your sleep and does ...

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Using a cool-mist humidifier and saline nasal sprays can help thin the mucus and make it easier to clear. Lozenges (cough drops) can also help relieve symptoms. When you have asthma, your body may ...

Peppermint is often added to over-the-counter cold-relief products such as herbal teas and peppermint cough drops. You may find these products useful for relieving your cough, or you can try inhaling ...

Whooping cough cases are spiking in Illinois. This is likely due to people not keeping up with their vaccinations, a Rush primary care doctor says. As of Sept. 21, 1,058 cases of the highly contagious ...

Adobe stock photo Share Whooping cough cases are up in Illinois and across the country, the CDC warns. As of the end of September, reported cases in the state are nearly five times higher than ...

Other basic remedies include: Consuming honey or cough drops as needed Taking a hot and steamy shower Using a humidifier Regularly exercising can also be helpful in the healing process.