 Did you know if you are 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 health message from the Money Station, KBNP.