Whooping cough is making a dangerous comeback. Learn how to spot the early signs, protect yourself and your family, and why ...

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

Cough drops are available over the counter, but they can be packed with sugar and contain ingredients with potentially ...

Whooping cough cases have been on the rise in north central West Virginia this year, including three confirmed cases in ...

Coughing is designed to protect our airways and prevent foreign bodies getting into the lungs - Getty Night-time coughing can wreck your sleep pattern and lead to lethargy and fatigue the next morning ...

HARDIN COUNTY, Texas — Hardin County health officials have confirmed that there is an outbreak of whooping cough in the county. That means there are three or more confirmed cases of the illness from ...

In an NBC News data investigation of 31 states, about 70% of counties and jurisdictions fell below the target vaccination ...

Cough drops are a popular remedy for soothing sore throats and calming coughs. They are widely available over the counter and often used by people seeking quick relief from throat irritation. However, ...

Medications such as nasal decongestants and cough suppressants may help manage symptoms of upper respiratory infections. Most respiratory infections clear up with self-care at home. A respiratory ...

Pertussis, or whooping cough, is a bacterial respiratory infection. Initial symptoms resemble a cold but progress to intense coughing fits that can last for weeks. If infected, young babies are at ...

The Kentucky Department for Public Health issued a warning Nov. 24 about the collision of rising national cases of pertussis with waning vaccination rates that led to three infant deaths in the ...

An outbreak of pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is spreading across Buncombe County schools, according to county Health and Human Services. A public health alert from BCHHS said that 18 cases ...