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Suggest Treatment For Severe Coughs And Fainting Episodes
Question: my son is 33 years old has bad choking cough doctors think it may be whooping cough he has black outs 6 in 2 days he shakes while he is passed out currently admitted in hospital for observation releasing him today with they suspect whooping cough
Brief Answer:
Brain involvement needs to be excluded.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.
I have read your query and understand your concerns.
Brain damage and seizures are possible complications of whooping cough, so, since your son shakes and looses consciousness, these conditions should be evaluated further.
In my opinion, there is need for brain MRI and electroencephalography (EEG) in order to understand better the cause of these symptoms.
Neurological evaluation is also necessary.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Greetings.
Brain involvement needs to be excluded.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.
I have read your query and understand your concerns.
Brain damage and seizures are possible complications of whooping cough, so, since your son shakes and looses consciousness, these conditions should be evaluated further.
In my opinion, there is need for brain MRI and electroencephalography (EEG) in order to understand better the cause of these symptoms.
Neurological evaluation is also necessary.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Greetings.
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Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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