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- Medical Definition of COUGH. : to expel air from the lungs suddenly with an explosive noise usually in a series of efforts. transitive verb. Dictionary: Definition of cough.
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How to Get Rid of Coughs Dry Cough. Dry cough is a cough that does not spew out phlegm, mucus or any other irritants from the lungs. It can come out raspy and can be painful. Most of the time, dry cough is chronic in nature and is usually caused by smoking, dust, foreign matter, pollution or asthma.
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Cough A cough is not always a medical problem, although coughing can at times indicate the presence of some health condition or infection. Coughing is not really a condition in itself, but is simply a natural reflex to keep the throat and airways clear.When caused by some condition, then coughing is simply one of the many possible symptoms of that condition.At other times a cough may simply develop as a result of irritation to the throat or respiratory passages.oughing is not really a condition in itself, but is simply a natural reflex to keep the throat and airways clear. When caused by some condition, then coughing is simply one of the many possible symptoms of that condition.
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How to Stop Coughing Without Cough Syrup A cough is a natural reflex that protects your lungs. Coughing helps clear your airways of lung irritants, such as smoke and mucus (a slimy substance). This helps prevent infections. A cough also can be a symptom of a medical problem. Prolonged coughing can cause unpleasant side effects, such as chest pain, exhaustion, light-headedness, and loss of bladder control.
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Why do people cough? what makes us cough? and what can i do to stop coughing? You cough is a reflex to get rid of something that is sensed by your body as a foriegn object. The bronchi also produce mucous and expel the invader via a system of hairlike structures called cillia which provide a wave like action pushing the mucous toward the throat where it can be coughed out.
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- Full Definition of COUGH. intransitive verb. 1. : to expel air from the lungs suddenly with an explosive noise. 2. : to make a noise like that of coughing. transitive verb. See cough defined for English-language learners.
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Productive Cough: What Is It? What Is a Productive Cough? A productive cough is a cough that results in mucus, phlegm or blood being expelled from the lungs or upper airway. In many cases, a productive cough develops during a common ailment such as flu, cold, sinus or respiratory infection.
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Cough (Chronic Cough) Chronic cough is a cough that persists over time. Chronic cough is not a disease in itself, but rather a symptom of an underlying condition. Chronic cough is a common problem and the reason for many doctor visits. Reviewed on 5/17/2016.
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- No one wants to be the sick person, disturbing the sermon, study hall or yoga class, but we accept it and move on without a second thought. 1  In contrast, a persistent cough is a major quality-of-life issue. Coughing is a physiologic response meant to clear the airway of mucus, infections, foreign bodies, or irritants. However, when a cough persists for many weeks or months, it becomes a disabling medical problem that can lead to loss of sleep, muscle pain, fractured ribs, syncope, stress incontinence, and vomiting.
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Cough Cough - Classification. 1  A cough can be classified by its duration, character, quality, and timing. 2  A number of characteristic coughs exist.
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Coughing up blood Coughing up blood is the spitting up of blood or bloody mucus from the lungs and throat (respiratory tract).
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Subconjunctival Hemorrhage (Bleeding in Eye) A cough occurs when cells along the air passages get irritated and trigger a chain of events. The result is air in the lungs is forced out under high pressure. A person can choose to cough (a voluntary process), or the body may cough on its own (an involuntary process).
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- What is coughing blood? Coughing blood is the production of blood or bloody mucus from the respiratory tract, which includes the lungs and main air passages. Coughing up blood from the respiratory tract is also called hemoptysis. The most common causes of coughing blood are bronchitis, lung cancer, pneumonia, tuberculosis, lung abscess, bronchiectasis (inflammation of the airways), and pulmonary embolism (blockage of the main lung artery).
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Productive Cough: What Is It? Productive Cough vs. Dry Coughs. A productive cough is a cough that results in mucus, phlegm or blood being expelled from the lungs or upper airway. In many cases, a productive cough develops during a common ailment such as flu, cold, sinus or respiratory infection.
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- Cough: productive or 'wet' cough. A productive (‘wet’ or chesty) cough is when you have a cough that produces mucus or phlegm (sputum).You may feel congested and have a ‘rattly’ or ‘tight’ chest.ther, less common causes of a wet cough include: 1  bronchiectasis (a condition where the airways are damaged and abnormally wide causing a persistent, wet cough); and. 2  cystic fibrosis (an inherited condition that causes excessively thick mucus secretions in the airways).
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3 Basic Techniques to Clear Mucus From the Lungs Controlled coughing is a therapeutic technique that engages both the chest and stomach muscles in a way that improves mucus clearance. Unlike hacking which uses the chest muscles more than the diaphragm, controlled coughing focuses on stabilizing the core muscles to engage the diaphragm more effectively.
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- Cough (Definition) 1  Coughing is an important way to keep your throat and airways clear. 2  Congestion refers to any situation of backup of fluid.. 3  Pain in the back is a symptom that can be due to a number of causes including musculoskeletal or neurological problems or due to problems with the internal organs.
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About Coughing A loud gasping cough can be triggered by pertussis, or whooping cough. Coughing, especially when accompanied by chest pain or breathing difficulty, can indicate a more serious medical condition, such as pneumonia, lung cancer, cancer of the larynx, congestive heart failure, or some other severe problem.
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Top 20 Doctor insights on: Coughing Up Stringy Phlegm Phlegm (Definition). Phlegm is the thick, sticky mucus secreted by the surface of the respiratory tract during a cold or other respiratory infection. The respiratory tract includes the nose and sinuses, throat, voice box, bronchi, and lungs.
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Cough A cough can be the result of a respiratory tract infection such as the common cold, acute bronchitis, pneumonia, pertussis, or tuberculosis. In the vast majority of cases, acute coughs, i.e. coughs shorter than 3 weeks, are due to the common cold.
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Coughing It can also be a respiratory infection such as whooping cough or pneumonia. Dust, cigarette smoke or pollution in the air can also irritate. Coughing that is persistent and that develops without reason is usually caused by a more serious illness such as cancer or tuberculosis.
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Chest Congestion and Cough About Chest Congestion. 15,452 discussions. About Cough. 2,200,439 discussions. Coughing is a reflex that keeps your throat and airways clear. Although it can be annoying, coughing helps your body heal or protect itself. Coughs can be either acute or chronic. Acute coughs begin suddenly and usually last no more than 2 to 3 weeks. Acute coughs are the kind you most often get with a cold, flu, or acute bronchitis. Chronic coughs last longer than 2 to 3 weeks.
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Management of chronic refractory cough Definition and terminology of chronic refractory cough. Cough is a reflex activity with elements of voluntary control. It forms part of the somatosensory system that involves visceral sensation, a reflex motor response, and associated behavioral responses.
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Mayo Clinic Medical Edge: Cough that lasts may be sign of underlying problem Answer: Coughing is a normal reaction to irritants in your respiratory system. Coughing forcefully expels foreign bodies, mucus and other irritants, such as pollution, from your throat and clears them from your airway. However, when a cough lasts too long, it may be a sign of an underlying problem or disease.
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Can You Cough So Hard That You Vomit? Why do we cough? Coughing is the body’s way of trying to rid the lungs of mucus, foreign matter, and microbes that can cause infection and illness. You might develop a cough from irritants in the environment you’re sensitive to. This could be because of an allergic reaction, virus, or bacterial infection.
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Cough Coughing is either voluntary or involuntary. Frequent coughing usually indicates the presence of a disease. Many viruses and bacteria benefit, from an evolutionary perspective, by causing the host to cough, which helps to spread the disease to new hosts.