ROME — Pope Francis was forced to cut short his homily on Sunday, citing difficulty breathing, as he continues to battle a lingering case of bronchitis. "Now I apologize a little, and ask the master ...

“Pneumonia can mimic a cold or flu with cough, fever and body aches,” said Dr Fang ... You may also be admitted “if you have severe symptoms like difficulty breathing or a high fever”, said Dr Fang.

Pertussis is most effectively treated in the first, most mild, stage of illness. It is important to consider pertussis as a possible cause of cough illness, particularly in persons who have had a ...