is it possible for strep throat to develop while you have whooping cough? . i had a very persistent dry cough for almost a month. i though i was starting to feel just slightly better when my throat swelled up and white patches appeared on my tonsils. it took about 3 hours to develop completely. it is extremely painful. the cough is also still apparent. i will go hours without coughing and all of a sudden have a coughing fit where it is hard to catch my breath.
whooping cough (pertussis) can be laboratory proven by an lab test. and so can strep. it is possible to develop both since they are two different organisms. i trust that you are under the care of a good medical provider who has properly tested you examined you and have you under appropriate treatment. these are not things you should self-diagnose or treat at home.