Can Pertussis Cause Prolonged Coughing Spells?
Yes, constant coughing can be due to whooping cough.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Yes, constant coughing can be due to whooping cough.
But better to get done thorough evaluation to diagnose the cause of constant coughing.
Other than whooping cough, possible causes are bronchitis, lung infection, lung cancer, allergic disease etc.
So better to consult pulmonologist and get done
1. Clinical examination of respiratory system.
2. Chest x ray
3. PFT (Pulmonary Function Test).
All these are needed for the diagnosis of your constant coughing.
Please let me know
1. Do you smoke?
2. Do you have expectoration?
3. What other symptoms you have? Like fever, chest pain, hemoptysis (blood in sputum)?
Please reply me answers of above asked questions, so that I can guide you better. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.