Whooping Cough
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Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, is a contagious respiratory infection that affects the airways and is characterized by intense coughing episodes. It can be especially serious in babies and young children.
Frequent symptoms: It usually begins with symptoms similar to a cold and, as the days pass, progresses to repetitive coughing fits that sometimes end with a high-pitched sound on inhaling.
When to see a doctor? It is advisable to seek care with an intense or prolonged cough, difficulty breathing, or when it affects infants.
Which specialist treats it? The pediatrician and the pulmonologist are frequent references, and the internist or the infectious disease specialist may intervene depending on the case. Faced with a cough that does not let up or that is concerning, it is advisable to consult a health professional in time.
Data on 118 doctors who treat whooping cough
Which specialist treats whooping cough?
Whooping cough is mainly treated by a pediatrician in children, or by an internal medicine physician and a pulmonologist in adults, specialists in respiratory conditions. A clinical pathologist may support diagnosis with laboratory testing. See a specialist if the cough is intense, prolonged, or accompanied by difficulty breathing.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in whooping cough
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. José Luis Lucho Hernández
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Miguel Ángel Martínez Benaiges
Dr. Guillermo Fojaco Villanueva
Dr. Ivette Victorino
Dr. Andrea Avila Martinez
Dr. Jorge Alberto Carmona Meza
Dr. Charles Cesar Lazo Cárdenas
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Dr. Sandra Herrera Rodriguez
Frequently asked questions
What is whooping cough?
Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, is a contagious respiratory infection that affects the airways and is characterized by intense coughing episodes. It can be especially serious in babies and young children.
Which doctor treats whooping cough?
Whooping cough is mainly treated by a pediatrician in children, or by an internal medicine physician and a pulmonologist in adults, specialists in respiratory conditions. A clinical pathologist may support diagnosis with laboratory testing. See a specialist if the cough is intense, prolonged, or accompanied by difficulty breathing.