Childhood (and sometimes adult) lung infections such as tuberculosis, measles, whooping cough and pneumonia can leave behind areas of damaged lung with bronchiectasis.

Does whooping cough have long-term effects?

Children who survive a severe case of pertussis can suffer from long-term health and developmental problems, researchers reported in September.

What damage does whooping cough cause?

Whooping cough can cause pneumonia, seizures, brain damage, and death. Babies younger than one year of age who get whooping cough may be hospitalized or even die.