Cough

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.

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Tree Number(s): C08.618.248, C23.888.852.293

MeSH Unique ID: D003371

Entry Terms:

• Coughs

See Also:

• Antitussive Agents
• Expectorants

All MeSH Categories
Diseases Category
Respiratory Tract Diseases
Respiration Disorders
Cough
Chronic Cough

All MeSH Categories
Diseases Category
Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms
Signs and Symptoms
Signs and Symptoms, Respiratory
Cough
Chronic Cough