Medical experts provided tips on how to protect your children from increasing cases of whooping cough in West Virginia. Dr. Michael Kilkenny, CEO and Health Officer of the Cabell-Huntington Health Department,

Similarly, if your child’s cough continues for more than three weeks, especially if it’s worse at night or they have a wheeze or breathlessness between illnesses, then it’s time to see a doctor as it could be a sign of an underlying issue like asthma or even immune deficiencies.

As a doctor and a mother, I’ve been closely watching the recent uptick in whooping cough cases nationwide. According to the CDC, cases of whooping cough have tripled compared to this time last year. Having two young children, and as we prepare to head ...

Whooping cough is making a dangerous comeback. Learn how to spot the early signs, protect yourself and your family, and why vaccination is more critical than ever.

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Fall is here and that means it's also the time for colds that spread fast, from child to child. But before you head to the drug store, listen carefully. We're talking about cold and cough medication for kids. Over the past few years ...

Children can suffer from seven to 10 respiratory infections and spend up to 140 days with cold-related symptoms during the dreaded cold and flu season, Dr. Melanie Wilson-Taylor, a pediatrician at NewYork-Presbyterian Komansky Children’s Hospital, told ...

Dry cough in kids can be caused by a number of things, from the common cold to more serious conditions. It can be frustrating for both parents and kids alike. In this blog post, we will discuss the causes of dry cough in kids, as well as some remedies that ...

Pediatricians caution against the overuse of cough syrups in children, as they can cause more harm than good and mask underlying issues. While natural remedies offer safe relief for common coughs, medications should be reserved for specific medical ...

(NewsNation) — A children’s cough syrup is under a voluntary recall over concerns it’s contaminated with bacteria that cause two types of foodborne illnesses. According to the Food and Drug Administration, the recall includes five lots of Little ...

Parents' refusal of the pertussis shot may place kids in serious jeopardy. May 26, 2009— -- Children of parents who refuse to have their children vaccinated against whooping cough are 23 times more likely to develop the disease than children who get ...