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She has been treated for sinus infections, even having sinus surgery, and now they are saying it's acid Reflux. So far nothing has worked. She gets into coughing "fits" to the point where she can't breathe. They keep her up for hours on end at night so she isn't getting any sleep. They are non productive Coughs. She has no control over them. I'm very concerned and not sure what else to do. Anyone have any suggestions?
It does NOT sound like Whooping cough to me...
whooping cough
whooping cough or pertussis,highly communicable infectious disease caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis. The early or catarrhal stage of whooping cough is manifested by the usual symptoms of an upper respiratory Infection with bronchial involvement. After about two weeks the cough becomes paroxysmal; 10 to 15 coughs may follow in rapid succession before a breath is taken, which is the characteristic high-pitched crowing “whoop.” An attack of coughing is accompanied by a copious discharge of mucus and, often, Vomiting. Antibiotics and hyperimmune Human serum are valuable in treatment. Rest and proper Nutrition (especially if there is frequent vomiting) are important.
http://www.infoplease.com/ce6/sci/a08521...
Whooping cough , Antibiotics , Nutrition , Infection , Vomiting , Reflux , He can , Coughs
