Whooping cough, or pertussis, is a highly contagious respiratory infection caused by bacteria called Bordetella pertussis. The infection attacks the lining of the breathing passages. People can get ...

ORLANDO, Fla. — Asthma is the most common cause of chronic cough in children, but it’s important to be aware of other differential diagnoses for those patients who have less common concerns, according ...

Cough with wheezing is a frequent concern for parents. Wheezing is a high-pitched whistling sound caused when air moves through narrowed or inflamed airways. Sometimes it appears with a viral ...

Doctors nationwide are encountering more children with whooping cough, bacterial infections and other serious illnesses, as well as more adults refusing tetanus shots. By Maggie Astor and Dani Blum ...