Pertussis (Whooping Cough): Complications
The following are the most important diseases or complications that may be contributed to by pertussis (whooping cough): Respiratory system (J00-J99) Alveolar rupture – rupture of alveoli. Pneumonia (lung inflammation) (most common complication, especially in newborns and infants) (10%) Pneumothorax – inflow of air in the actually airless pleural space (space between the ribs and … Pertussis (Whooping Cough): Complications