What's Going Around

Local doctors explain what they're seeing in their offices this week.

The Daily Checkup: Immune deficiency disorders

The specialist: Dr. Charlotte Cunningham- Rundles on immune deficiency disorders.

The doctor visit for asthma

Here are key details of the doctor visit for asthma: Ask questions, demonstrate inhaler technique, and draw up an asthma action plan.

Mark Easton

Tension at the heart of UK's drug classification

Whooping cough: Clearing the air

It starts with a tickle. The impulse grows stronger as the muscles contract. Pressure builds, peaks and then: release. Coughs, both a relief and an annoyance in public and in private, seem to be clouding the air above San Francisco like summer fog. With a... Pertussis - Health - Conditions and Diseases - Respiratory Disorders - Whooping Cough