 Did you know if you're an adult living with asthma or COPD, getting sick with pertussis may result in severe complications? Pertussis, or whooping cough, is a serious respiratory illness. Vaccination is the best way to help protect against pertussis. Speak to your health care provider to ensure you are up to date on your Tdap vaccination. Learn more at lung.org. A help message from the Money Station, KBNP.