Disease which attacks {lungs} in children, early signs include:
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high temperature
distinctive 'whoop' noise when coughing
{vomiting} after coughing fit is common
possible bleeding in eyes
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Seek competent medical advice. Isolate child for 7 days after contact, or 3 weeks after onset of disease. Complications may occur, resulting in permanent damage to {lungs}, leading to chronic respiratory problems in later life. The disease can be fatal in infants.
