Question 1

my one month old baby has a whooping sound without cough for 2 weeks duration, i notice that after this sound as if something irritating her throat. ?

Accepted Answer

Likely a weak airway: Some infants can develop a rather worrisome breathing pattern that make a lot of noise from their rubbery airways. Some have an airway that is more rubbery than normal & make a crowing sound as they inhale & or exhale. I would have this checked out by your doc early next week.

Question 2

is it weird to make a whooping sound?

Accepted Answer

"Weird"?: It might be surprising, if you're not expecting a "whoop" to come out of you when it does -- and could possibly feel weird.   The question is whether these are voluntary "whoops", which can express joy or excitement, or involuntary ones.  If it's the latter, it may be a type of tic disorder.  And if this troubles you, you could consult with your primary care doctor, or a psychiatrist.  Good luck.

Question 3

what does a whooping cough actually sound like?

Accepted Answer

A seal barking: The whoop of whooping cough is caused by a rapid rush of air into a flexable baby windpipe. The closest sound in nature is a seal barking, which is produced as they force air out and vibrate their windpipe.

Question 4

i had whooping cough as a child. i have been coughing (barking sound) for the past 3 days, producing green secretions. do i need to see dr?

Accepted Answer

Coughing: You don't have whooping cough but you probably have a lung infection so see your doctor

Question 5

my 6 week old daughter has been making a whooping sound since birth , mainly when she gets excited . no coughing is involved. but is this normal ?

Accepted Answer

Probably : I would call your baby's pediatrician and get that checked.  The best case scenario is that such noises are related to floppy airway (which improves with time) or it could also be something more concerning (especially since you said "whooping sound"). Some infants who are not fully immunized are not protected for common childhood diseases.

Question 6

my son started coughing real bad and he coughs till he throws up. nights are worse, he'll cough non stop. does this sound like whooping cough?

Accepted Answer

Could be: Anyone having a coughing fit can cough until they throw up - the medical term is vomiting after coughing - post tussive vomiting.  If your child is not fully vaccinated, please check in with your doctor right away.  Whooping cough coughs long and hard - and you may not hear the characteristic "whoop.". It is very contagious.

Question 7

child makes whooping sound when inhaling but does not have the cough,  is that a symptom of whooping cough?

Accepted Answer

Whooping cough: Yes absolutely.  But it can also be croup.  Go straight to the pediatrician's office asap.  If they are having difficulty breathing, go straight to the er now.

Question 8

i am experiencing  cough (worsened by: lying flat, in the evening, at night) (quality: whooping sound when breathing in, with phlegm or mucus) , ch...

Accepted Answer

MGT: An inbox consultation may help, but pertussis and /or Reflux/aspiration are possible causes.

Question 9

i am experiencing cough (worsened by: lying flat, night time) (unaffected by: exposure to secondhand smoke) (associated with: no phlegm or mucus, phlegm or mucus) (not associated with: blood in phlegm, barky, hoarse, or hacking sound, whooping sound ?

Accepted Answer

Nocturnal cough: Nocturnal dry hacking cough may be an asthma equivalent or be a reaction to excessive dryness or to dust collecting articles in your bedroom. The latter 2 conditions can be corrected with a humidifier and removal of the dust collectors. If this isn't the problem, asthma inhalers including a corticosteroid component may help. Discuss with your MD.

Question 10

i am experiencing cough (worsened by: night time) (unaffected by: lying flat, exposure to secondhand smoke) (associated with: blood in phlegm, barky, hoarse, or hacking sound, phlegm or mucus) (not associated with: no phlegm or mucus, whooping sound upon

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Cough: hello if the phlegm has blood you should check since it can be an infection or just be very sore throat

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My one month old baby has a whooping sound without cough for 2 weeks duration, i notice that after this sound as if something irritating her throat. ?

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Is it weird to make a whooping sound?

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What does a whooping cough actually sound like?

A member asked:

I had whooping cough as a child. i have been coughing (barking sound) for the past 3 days, producing green secretions. do i need to see dr?

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My 6 week old daughter has been making a whooping sound since birth , mainly when she gets excited . no coughing is involved. but is this normal ?

A member asked:

My son started coughing real bad and he coughs till he throws up. nights are worse, he'll cough non stop. does this sound like whooping cough?

A member asked:

Child makes whooping sound when inhaling but does not have the cough, is that a symptom of whooping cough?

A member asked:

I am experiencing cough (worsened by: lying flat, in the evening, at night) (quality: whooping sound when breathing in, with phlegm or mucus) , ch...

A member asked:

I am experiencing cough (worsened by: lying flat, night time) (unaffected by: exposure to secondhand smoke) (associated with: no phlegm or mucus, phlegm or mucus) (not associated with: blood in phlegm, barky, hoarse, or hacking sound, whooping sound ?

A member asked:

I am experiencing cough (worsened by: night time) (unaffected by: lying flat, exposure to secondhand smoke) (associated with: blood in phlegm, barky, hoarse, or hacking sound, phlegm or mucus) (not associated with: no phlegm or mucus, whooping sound upon

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