Patient's question:
Recently, I've been experiencing chest pain and tightness in my chest. The hospital examination suggested a respiratory disease, but the medication hasn't been very effective. Recently, my cough has worsened. Could you please tell me the difference between whooping cough and bronchitis?Doctor's answer:
Hello, pertussis is a diagnosis confirmed by etiology, proving that it is a disease caused by Bordetella pertussis. It can lead to bronchitis or bronchopneumonia. Meanwhile, bronchitis is a diagnosis confirmed by location, indicating that inflammation has occurred in the urethra. It can be caused by bacterial infection, viral infection, or atypical bacteria such as mycoplasma.