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Associated diseases

Choking

Choking happens when an object gets stuck in the airway instead of passing through to the stomach, thereby partially or completely blocking the airway.

Pertussis

Pertussis is an infectious disease caused by Bordetella pertussis bacteria, the main symptom being the paroxysmal cough with the characteristic “whoop”.

Whooping cough making a comeback

It's been primarily seen in recent decades as an infants' disease, but health experts say they're seeing a resurgence of whooping cough in all age groups around the world.

Chronic bronchitis

Bronchitis is an inflammation of the lining of the bronchial tubes. These tubes connect the windpipe to the lungs.

You too could have TB

This deadly disease can affect anyone and everyone - and statistics say two-thirds of South Africans are carriers.

Asthma

Asthma is a lung disease in which the flow of air out of the lungs is limited by obstruction, but unlike chronic bronchitis and emphysema, this obstruction may be reversible.

Perindopril

Perindopril is an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor, prescribed for the treatment of high blood pressure and congestive heart failure.

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