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If you have developed a virus that is causing an illness, it is natural to wonder if this can be transmitted to your ...

A persistent cough can be a sign of a more serious illness, which is why it's important to get it checked by a doctor.

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3. You should see a doctor if your cough is accompanied by other symptoms. A lingering cough will usually resolve on its own ...

Whooping cough can be serious for all ages, but children younger than one are particularly sensitive. Vaccination is the best way to protect against the contagious respiratory illness. Symptoms ...

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“Viral upper respiratory infections (URIs) — commonly referred to as ‘colds’ — consist of symptoms like runny and stuffy nose, mild fevers (100.4°F to 101°F), sore throat and cough,” says Dr. Gary ...

The infection typically causes respiratory symptoms, most notably fits of coughing that have inspired its nickname (the “whooping” refers to the noise people often make when trying to breathe ...

Dr. Newland said whooping cough often presents similar symptoms as the common cold. This can include fever, runny nose, and eventually an aggressive cough. “The difference is the cough can come ...

Early symptoms can resemble a common cold — cough, fever and a runny nose — but after a week or two, patients often develop aggressive cough attacks during which it's difficult to breathe.