title: The paroxysmal cough in pertussis can be extremely distressing.
authors.affiliation: Department of Child Health, Christian Medical College and Hospital, Vellore.
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Cherian
mesh_terms: D000996:Antitussive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003371:Cough / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006801:Humans; D010166:Palliative Care; D014917:Whooping Cough
chemical_list: D000996:Antitussive Agents