Hi! I ve had common cold symptoms for over a week now; cough, sore throat, slight fever, etc...however now my cough has turned into something that sounds similar to whooping cough, and I m constantly wheezing, and after a coughing spell (which occurs frequently throughout the day/night), I find myself gasping for air. I can hear myself breathing, and my nose makes noises when I breathe. Any idea what might be the cause of these symptoms? I am a 39 year old female, and yes, I am going to finally make a Dr. appt tomorrow, I was hoping to surpass seeing the Dr. and improve with OTC meds, but this cough is not going away.