Diseases and Conditions

13 Reasons For A Persistent Cough

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Whooping Cough

Whooping cough causes a unique cough (an old violent cough) capable of making breathing very difficult. The cough is usually triggered by attempts to inhale. Coughing lasts for weeks. It is worth noting that whooping cough can be caused by ineffective bacterial disease vaccination. This is according to a recent rise in whooping cough cases in the US.