Doctors examine giant lungs over a magnifying glass
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What doctors wish patients knew about bronchitis

Bronchitis inflames airways, causing cough and fatigue. Jonathan Stoever, MD, pulmonologist at Confluence Health, explains its symptoms and care.

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Prevention & Wellness
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™

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AMA Update for May 19, 2025: Whooping cough FAQ: Treatment for whooping cough symptoms, vaccine safety and pertussis in children
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12 Min Read

Whooping cough FAQ: Treatment for whooping cough symptoms, vaccine safety and pertussis in children

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about pertussis, treatment for whooping cough symptoms and more.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update
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12 Min Read

Whooping cough FAQ: Treatment for whooping cough symptoms, vaccine safety and pertussis in children [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about pertussis, treatment for whooping cough symptoms and more.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update Podcast
Young child coughing
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3 Min Read

Pertussis (whooping cough) resources

Stay informed with news and resources on pertussis (whooping cough), including signs and symptoms, prevention strategies and more. 

Infectious Diseases
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4 Min Read

Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of April 28, 2025

In the news: Risk factors for dementia have early impact, study pinpoints spike in maternal death rates, whooping cough continues rising in the U.S. and more.

Publications & Newsletters
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4 Min Read

Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of April 21, 2025

In the news: Resurgence of whooping cough in the U.S., link between sex hormones and brain health, endemic measles and more.

Publications & Newsletters
AMA Update for April 9, 2025: Another measles death, pertussis news, a new Alzheimer's test, plus shingles and dementia study
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9 Min Read

Another measles death, pertussis news, a new Alzheimer's test, plus shingles and dementia study

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about a new pertussis outbreak, a new Alzheimer's test and more.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update
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9 Min Read

Another measles death, pertussis news, a new Alzheimer's test, plus shingles and dementia study [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about a new pertussis outbreak, a new Alzheimer's test and more.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update Podcast
Young child coughing
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10 Min Read

What doctors wish patients knew about pertussis

Also called whooping cough, pertussis is a highly contagious respiratory infection. Alyssa Kuban, MD, of Texas Children’s Pediatrics shares more.

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Infectious Diseases
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™