What Is Whooping Cough?

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2. Duration

When we fall ill, if the disease is mild, it is usually only for a few days or so. This is not always the case. Whooping cough can last for around six weeks, and it can be observed in infants in three different stages. The stages are catarrhal, paroxysmal, and convalescent; and they can last up to two weeks each.

These stages might not be easily recognized in older children or adults. The good news is that most patients will make a full recovery. The prognosis for patients over 3 months of age is excellent.

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