Whooping cough.: Having trouble catching your breath after coughing a lot is common. But if you cough so much you can't stop to breath, one possibility is whooping cough, also known as pertussis. This is an infection, it is very contagious, it causes coughing fits, and is treatable if the right diagnosis is made. It can last for months without treatment. See a doctor and say "Could I have whooping cough?" Best...
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