Guest guest Posted June 3, 2001 Report Share Posted June 3, 2001 Does anyone know if it's possible to have a really mild case of whooping cough? Four weeks ago our son came down with a runny nose and high fever which subsided within 48 hours of onset (we did not administer Tylenol or Advil). Then he started to cough a phlegmy occasional cough which turned into a persistent dry hacking cough (5 or more at a time) during which he vomitted sometimes and expelled mucus sometimes. We treated 2 or 3 times with Vicks vaporub on his chest and back, but nothing else. I only heard him make a whooping noise a few times. We're into our fifth week and he still suffers coughing spells 2 or 3 times a day. My understanding is that whooping cough is contagious for up to 6 weeks. We're wondering if we should isolate him. What do y'all think. Thanks for your help. Nicola Calgary, Canada Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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