The disease usually starts with cold-like symptoms and maybe a mild cough or fever. In babies, the cough can be minimal or not even there. Apnea is a pause in the child's breathing pattern. Pertussis is most dangerous for babies. About half of babies younger than 1 year who get the disease need care in the hospital.
TIA Symptoms. Decreased blood supply to the brain can be caused by carotid artery disease, and result in a transient ischemic attack (TIA) or mini-stroke. One of the symptoms of TIA is difficulty with speech. Difficulty with speech can be the result of problems with the brain or nerves that control the facial muscles, larynx, and vocal cords necessary for speech.
Reducing your cholesterol levels, exercising, eating unrefined carbohydrates and a diet low in saturated fats, especially trans-fatty acids, are all ways to reduce the chances of your carotid arteries being clogged or blocked. If you are a smoker, quitting will make the biggest change in your risk factor and should seriously be considered. Symptoms of Carotid Artery Blockage. Carotid artery blockage will cause a stroke in its worst form. The simpler version that you will want to know the symptoms for is actually called a transient ischemic attack, or a TIA. According to the Mayo Clinic, the symptoms for a blockage of arteries are almost the same as for a stroke, but they are only temporary. You should seek emergency care immediately if you experience sudden numbness to one side of your face, arm or leg.