Cough

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Is a:

Sign or Symptom

Definition:

A sudden, audible expulsion of air from the lungs through a partially closed glottis, preceded by inhalation. It is a protective response that serves to clear the trachea, bronchi, and/or lungs of irritants and secretions, or to prevent aspiration of foreign materials into the lungs.

Synonyms:

Coughs

Broader Topics:

Respiration Disorders
Signs and Symptoms, Respiratory

Narrower Topics:

None

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