What Is Whooping Cough?
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
8. Going Blue
Seeing a child, or anybody, turn blue will understandably be very alarming. Infants under 6 months tolerate paroxysms poorly, presenting with apnea or temporary cessation of breathing, bluish skin, or cyanosis during a coughing attack, vomiting, and exhaustion.
It is not uncommon for children to turn blue during a coughing fit. Infants with pertussis that are younger than 4 months of age or severe cases (i.e. respiratory distress, dehydration, cyanosis, apnea, and inability to feed) should be hospitalized and monitored.
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