10 Whooping Cough Symptoms

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  • 1. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC548414/
  • 2. https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMicm1701940
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Symptom #6: Vomiting

Vomiting is certainly an indication that you’re suffering from something more serious than a common cold. People with whooping cough can vomit simply from the intensity of their coughing.

When someone coughs too hard, it can trigger the gag reflex, which leads to vomiting. This results from the constant gasping, wheezing, and exhaling that’s characteristic of whooping cough.

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