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Cough - Definition and Overview |
| Related Words: Blow, Breath, Breathe, Breathing, Exhalation, Exhale, Exhaust, Expiration, Hack, Hiccup, Huff, Inhalation |
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Cough is also the name of a band, see Cough (band)
A cough is a sudden, often repetitive, spasmodic contraction of the thoracic cavity, resulting in violent release of air from the lungs, and usually accompanied by a distinctive sound. A cough is usually initiated to clear a buildup of phlegm in the trachea; air may move through this passage at up to 480 km/h (300 mi/h). Coughing can also be triggered by a bolus of food going down the trachea instead of the esophagus, due to a failure of the epiglottis, although this may result in choking instead. Frequent or chronic coughing usually indicates the presence of a disease.
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Example Usage of Cough |
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cyndaelle: @kristenmchugh22 Sadly, yes it is that time of the year. I've still got a lingering Cough from earlier in the summer. |
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jason_tate: Cat is annoyed he doesn't get fed until later - decides to knock stuff off counter. Knocks Cough drop off counter. Dog eats Cough drop. |
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XregimentXZilla: Today sucked all my friends were sad *Cough* kerri *Cough*..my inhaler didnt help me...and i felt sick |
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