Symptoms Of Whooping Cough

Vomiting

Another common issue with whooping cough is though it is a dry cough without mucus, a patient may vomit or severely gag after the coughing fit. If you notice gagging, gasping, or vomiting, then it may still be whooping cough, but the child is having a different reaction to their inability to breathe during the coughs. If you notice your infant or child doing so, tell your doctor so they can make sure they can deliver the right treatment.

However, this is more often a symptom of whooping cough in adults and older children than in babies and very young children. Adults and older children usually have less severe symptoms compared to younger whooping cough sufferers and are less likely to make a whooping noise after a fit. Vomit is more common because the airways are larger, but the severity of the coughing makes them sick. Dehydration is often a risk with whooping cough infections and vomiting will often make that worse. Make sure to contact a doctor if you or a child seem to be dehydrated and cannot take in enough liquids.