Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
How Can Be Pertussis And Bronchitis Be Differentiated?
I've been diagnosed with bronchitis and given inhaler (salbutamol - 100pch) and beclometason-dipropionaat - pch 250 to use with a aerochamber. After several days, I'm not noticing any difference. Additionally, this is not acting like my normal bronchitis and I'm concerned that I might actually have Pertussis instead - the cough is very different -- not productive, asthmatic, and I cough so hard (especially when I first wake up/sit up) that I gag or nearly throw up. Not sure what to do as my doctor doesn't seem to want to entertain any other diagnosis. What would you suggest? How would I tell the difference between Pertussis and bronchitis and how long am I contagious if it is pertussis?
posted on
Sat, 15 Mar 2014
Medically reviewed by
Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team
Tue, 8 Apr 2014
Answered on
Tue, 8 Apr 2014
Last reviewed on
YES PERTUSSIS OR WHOOPING COUGH IS CONTAGIOUS INFECTION.GENERALLY THERE IS SORE THROAT AND BODYACHES,FEVER PRIOR TO COUGH AND DIAGNOSIS DONE BY SPUTUM OR THROAT SWAB CULTURE .YOU ASK YOUR DOCTOR FOR SAME
I find this answer helpful
1 user finds this helpful
Note: For further information on diet changes to reduce allergy symptoms or to boost your immunity, Ask here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Recent questions on Pertussis
Loading Online Doctors....