I don't have Pertussis (whooping cough) do I?

[~mamaspice~]

For about a week, I have had a persistant cough that has been driving me (and no doubt bub in my tummy) absolutely crazy. It started with a slightly sore throat and a slightly congested nose for a couple of days then I developed the cough. It is more irritating than anything. The cough seems to start in my throat with either a tickly feeling or just the overwhelming need to cough. It happens all day, but surprisingly seems to settle when I go to bed, but as soon as I get up in the morning it starts again. It doesn't make me vomit or gasp for air like I've read that whooping cough does. But I'm just a little concerned as it seems to be sticking around.

DD has had a similar thing (obviously I caught it off her) but she is fully immunised against pertussis, so that's another reason why I'm assuming it that it probably isn't whooping cough.

Now DH is starting to get a bit of a cough, but he says he hasn't had any other cold like symptoms.

I guess I'm just hoping for a little reassurance.

[Lulu]

That horrible cough has been getting people all over the place - it just seems to hang around for AGES. If you are not doing the signature WHOOP on drawing the breath I would say you are clear.

xoxoxo

Now go to bed and look after yourself.

[black_rose]

I had it for three weeks and it seems to be finally going. Gp said it was just a virus, nothing serious but the cold weather makes it worse. The coughing made my belly ache too.

[Lulu]

Drink lots but warm ones. I have a good recipe for a natural remedy you can take as much you like and can soothe the irritable cough.

[Little Chicken]

This is according to Dr Google:

Signs and Symptoms

The first symptoms of whooping cough are similar to those of a common cold:

* runny nose
* sneezing
* mild cough
* low-grade fever
Adults and adolescents with whooping cough may have milder or atypical symptoms, such as a prolonged cough without the coughing spells or the whoop.

Gotta love Dr Google! lol. I doubt you do though, probably just a cold, my colds always end in prolonged coughs. If in doubt go to a doctor and ask to be tested.

[widdly]

DS just woke up not long ago with a terrible coughing fit, complete with WHOOP sound. But I gave him some Benadryl and Panadol and he has gone back to sleep with no more coughs so far, fingers crossed it doesnt get any worse, not nice watching your child struggling to breathe between coughs

[~mamaspice~]

Thanks so much for the replies guys. I'm hopeful it's just one of those irritating viruses that seems to be hanging around.

Lulu, would love the recipe for your natural remedy if you're willing to share? Is it diabetes friendly tho? I have GDM