Missouri NAACP State Conference Â· January 29 at 4:07pm Â· Civil Rights Attorney, Frankie Muse Freeman, is Honored on House Floor by State Rep. Steven Roberts
The first symptoms of whooping cough are similar to those of a common cold: 1  runny nose. 2  sneezing. 3  mild cough.  low-grade fever.
Symptoms of whooping cough may include: 1  Coughing, violently and rapidly, until all the air has left the lungs and a person is forced to inhale, causing a whooping sound. 2  Sneezing. 3  Nasal discharge. 4  Fever. Sore, watery eyes.  Lips, tongue, and nailbeds may turn blue during coughing spells.