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Cases of whooping cough, or pertussis, are on the rise in the United States. While vaccines have kept this illness under control for decades, recent trends show a resurgence. In Utah, cases have ...

It's that time of year when winter viruses take hold, and a cacophony of coughs fill households, offices and public transport. Often people turn to cough medicine for a fix. But does this work, or are ...

MEAN YOUR COUGH IS SOMETHING MORE SERIOUS. A SNIFFLE, A SNEEZE, A COUGH. RESPIRATORY ILLNESSES THRIVE THIS TIME OF YEAR. COUGH IS ONE OF THE MOST COMMON SYMPTOMS FOR ANY LUNG CONDITION. COUGH AND ...

Deaths from whooping cough have been recorded in Louisiana and Washington. More than 25,000 cases of whooping cough have been recorded in the U.S. so far this year, updated federal data shows. This ...

A cough lasting over eight weeks, known as a chronic cough, signals potential underlying issues like asthma, reflux, or heart problems. Ignoring this persistent symptom can delay crucial diagnoses.

The state has reported more than 3,500 cases this year. Texas is currently seeing four times the number of whooping cough cases compared to the same time last year, the state’s health department said ...

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Use a reliable AQI app like AQI.IN. When the AQI is “poor” or worse, avoid outdoor exercise and heavy exposure, a short indoor walk is fine. A well-fitted N95/FFP2 mask filters PM2.5 far better than ...

Soothe a persistent dry cough with natural home remedies. Honey, turmeric, ginger, and peppermint offer anti-inflammatory and soothing properties to calm throat irritation. Staying hydrated and ...

Cases of whooping cough are climbing across the country this year, with about 6,600 already documented — nearly four times the number at the same point last year. Given the rise in cases, I wanted to ...

Kate and Greg Moor weren’t thinking “whooping cough” when their son, 13-year-old Joe, started having coughing fits in early March. Joe probably just had a late winter virus, the Bloomfield Hills, ...