Directory of Diseases

A serious and highly contagious infection of the bronchial tubes and lungs caused by the bacteria Bordetella pertussis.The progression of the disease consists of three distinct stages: catarrhal, paroxysmal, and convalescent. Initially symptoms are usually similar to those of the common cold with a runny nose, fever and mild cough. This is then followed by weeks of severe coughing fits. Following a fit of coughing a high-pitched whoop sound or gasp may occur as the person breathes in. The coughing may last for more than a hundred days or ten weeks. A person may cough so hard they vomit, break ribs, or become very tired from the effort. Children less than one year old may have little or no cough and instead have periods where they do not breathe. The period of time between infection and the onset of symptoms is usually seven to ten days. Disease may occur in those who have been vaccinated but symptoms are typically more mild.

A serious and highly contagious infection of the bronchial tubes and lungs caused by the bacteria Bordetella pertussis.The progression of the disease consists of three distinct stages: catarrhal, paroxysmal, and convalescent. Initially symptoms are usually similar to those of the common cold with a runny nose, fever and mild cough. This is then followed by weeks of severe coughing fits. Following a fit of coughing a high-pitched whoop sound or gasp may occur as the person breathes in. The coughing may last for more than a hundred days or ten weeks. A person may cough so hard they vomit, break ribs, or become very tired from the effort. Children less than one year old may have little or no cough and instead have periods where they do not breathe. The period of time between infection and the onset of symptoms is usually seven to ten days. Disease may occur in those who have been vaccinated but symptoms are typically more mild.

The stretching of connective fibers inside the wrist is called a wrist sprain. This condition most often occurs with trauma to the wrist, such as forcefully flexing or extending the joint during a fall or sports activity. While not usually serious, this injury needs to be evaluated in order to rule out any other potential problems. If your wrist is painful after an injury but you are able to use it reasonably well and do not feel crunching of the bones beneath the skin, you may have a wrist sprain.