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Dry coughs - myDr.com.au
A dry cough is non-productive and irritating, and sometimes causes a tickly throat. Find out what products are available for a dry cough.
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Managing a persistent cough - Lung Foundation Australia
Having a persistent cough is one of the most common symptoms of lung cancer and other lung diseases
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Whooping cough overview - myDr.com.au
Whooping cough is a highly infectious disease that causes sudden attacks of coughing that often end in a high-pitched whooping sound. The cough commonly persists for up to 3 months.
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Whooping cough - Better Health Channel
The major symptom of whooping cough is a severe cough, which is often followed by a 'whooping' sound.
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Whooping Cough Protection - Immunisation Coalition
Whooping Cough is a highly infectious respiratory infection that when passed to infants can be life threatening.
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Whooping cough: babies, children & teens | Raising Children Network
Whooping cough starts like a cold, followed by a cough with a whooping sound. Immunisation protects children, but see a GP if your child develops symptoms.
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Whooping cough (pertussis) | Sharing Knowledge About Immunisation | SKAI
Whooping cough (pertussis) Key facts The best time for women to have a whooping cough vaccination is between 20 to 32 weeks (in their second or third trimester)
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Pertussis (whooping cough) | The Australian Immunisation Handbook
Information about pertussis (whooping cough) disease, vaccines and recommendations for vaccination from the Australian Immunisation Handbook
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Whooping cough (pertussis) vaccine | Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care
Information about the whooping cough vaccine, who they are recommended for and possible side effects. If you're eligible, you can get the whooping cough vaccine for free under the National Immunisation Program.
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Pertussis (whooping cough) | Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care
Find out how we define and monitor cases of whooping cough, how you can get vaccinated, and where you can learn more about this disease.
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Bordetella pertussis | Pathology Tests Explained
This is a group of tests that are performed to detect and diagnose a Bordetella pertussis infection. B. pertussis is a bacterium that targets the lungs, typi
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Diagnosis and assessment of chronic cough in adults - clinical algorithm - Lung Foundation Australia
This clinical guidance tool provides an overview of definitions, causes and risk factors and prevention of chronic cough in adults.
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Milk, mucus and cough - Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA)
Some people complain that milk makes their nose run, coats their throat and triggers coughing. Why is this so?
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Not every cough is COVID-19 - YouTube
During the COVID-19 pandemic it is important to remember that respiratory symptoms may be due to lung cancer, not always COVID-19. To download a copy of Canc...
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Lanyard insert: vaccination information summary | Sharing Knowledge About Immunisation | SKAI
Print out this insert and tuck it into your lanyard to give you easy access to key facts about vaccinations for pertussis, influenza and hepatitis B. The development of this content was led by the Murdoch Children's Research Institute for the MumBubVax website (now archived).
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Breathing and Coughing Exercises in Hospital | Ausmed
Hospitalised patients with respiratory conditions, particularly those who have undergone chest or abdominal surgery, should perform breathing and coughing exercises in order to prevent further issues and complications such as pneumonia associated with excess sputum in the lungs.
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Asthma | Pathology Tests Explained
Asthma is a chronic (long term) inflammatory lung disease characterised by wheeze, shortness of breath, cough or chest tightness that varies over time and ex
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Infographics | Sharing Knowledge About Immunisation | SKAI
These visual resources can help make complex information more accessible for some pregnant women and their partners. The infographics available for download here are: How does vaccination protect my baby?, Risks and benefits of the influenza vaccine, and Risks and benefits of the whooping cough vaccine. The development of this content was led by the Murdoch Children's Research Institute for the MumBubVax website (now archived).
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Choking First Aid in Residential Aged Care | Ausmed
Choking is the second most common cause of preventable death in residential aged care. It occurs when the trachea is completely or partially blocked by a foreign body, obstructing airflow. Choking can be gradual or sudden. It may only take a few seconds for the airway to become completely blocked.
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An Overview of Common Respiratory Tract Infections | Ausmed
Respiratory tract infections (RTIs) are respiratory illnesses that refer to a variety of infections of the sinuses, throat, airway or lungs. They are extremely prevalent, accounting for 20% of medical consultations and 30% of lost work days.
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