When I was a baby I had ''Whooping cough'' what are the chances this could of damaged my lungs?

Question

I had whooping cough when I was a baby, and i was wondering if I should bother checking it out with my gp or anything? Because I want to join the navy soon and I don't want to fail the medical for not checking it out

Answer 1

my sophie had whooping cough at 3 months of age  and was very poorly now 18 she seams a ok  

Answer 2

Is this serious?  I don't really understand the fundamental aspects  of the Whooping Cough but if you did experience it as a child, you are deceased now.  I know that the navy disallows membership to anyone who is or has been deceased at any time in their lives.

Sorry

Answer 3

That is not a problem ... do not worry about it .... the CDC reported 25,000 cases last year .... generally in children less than 6 months of age that had not yet been immunized ... the long term consequences are negligible ... although in extreme cases ... as a child .. it may take a couple of months to recover

As far as your military exam .... you disclose if asked ... but will not have any effect on your eligibility