Feb 11, 2022 · Diagnosing whooping cough in its early stages can be difficult because the signs and symptoms resemble those of other common respiratory illnesses, such as a cold, the flu or bronchitis.

Feb 11, 2022 · Whooping cough (pertussis) is a highly contagious respiratory tract infection. In many people, it's marked by a severe hacking cough followed by a high-pitched intake of breath that sounds like "whoop."

In the U.S., the whooping cough (pertussis), diphtheria and tetanus vaccines are combined into one licensed vaccine called the diphtheria, tetanus toxoid and whole-cell pertussis (DTP) vaccine. The diphtheria-tetanus-acellular pertussis (DTaP) vaccine is licensed. This vaccine is an acellular ...

Oct 4, 2023 · RSV and COVID-19. Because RSV and coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) are both types of respiratory viruses, some symptoms of RSV and coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) can be similar.

Mar 4, 2025 · Artificial hip. Hip prostheses are designed to mimic the ball-and-socket action of the hip joint. During hip replacement, a surgeon removes the diseased or damaged parts of the hip joint and inserts the artificial joint.

Aug 25, 2023 · Omega-3 in fish: How eating fish helps your heart. The omega-3 fatty acids in fish are good for the heart. Find out why the heart-healthy benefits of eating fish usually outweigh any risks.