Violent Coughing Fits

Bouts of severe coughing that can be exhausting and are characteristic of whooping cough.

What is Violent Coughing Fits?

Violent Coughing Fits is a symptom that people may experience for many reasons. It can be related to infections, chronic conditions, injuries, medication effects, or other health changes. The presence of this symptom alone does not diagnose any condition.

If you have Violent Coughing Fits that is severe, persistent, or accompanied by other warning signs, contact a qualified healthcare provider.

Possible conditions associated with Violent Coughing Fits

The following conditions have been associated with Violent Coughing Fits. Only a health professional can determine the underlying cause.

Whooping Cough

A highly contagious respiratory infection causing severe coughing fits followed by a whooping sound.

Related symptoms

Breathing PausesVomiting After CoughingWhooping Sound

When to seek medical care

Seek urgent care if Violent Coughing Fits is severe, sudden, or occurs with chest pain, difficulty breathing, confusion, severe weakness, or other serious symptoms.