Is dizziness a common symptom of pertussis (whooping cough)?

Not common, but people coughing incessantly can by raising the pressure in their chest (intrathoracal pressure) stimulate the vagal nerve, like we seen when people are pushing down very hard, which will slow down your heart, thus cause dizziness. read more

View photos of a baby getting treatment for pertussis in the hospital. If Your Child Gets Treatment for Pertussis at Home. Do not give cough medications unless instructed by your doctor. Giving cough medicine probably will not help and is often not recommended for kids younger than 4 years old. read more

In general, whooping cough starts off like a common cold. Symptoms can include runny nose, low-grade fever, tiredness, and a mild or occasional cough. Over time, coughing spells become more severe. Coughing may last for several weeks, sometimes 10 weeks or longer. read more