What to know about whooping cough Early whooping cough symptoms include runny nose, nasal congestion, watery eyes, fever and cough. Later, thick mucus blocks airways, causing uncontrollable coughing.

"Within the school there are currently a total of 23 confirmed and probable cases of whooping cough. "In addition, a number of children have early symptoms which are suggestive of the disease." ...

The symptoms of whooping cough include persistent cough, fever and runny nose. These symptoms are often mistaken for a cold but with whooping cough the symptoms last 6-10 weeks. Fatima Gutierrez ...