Diseases [C] » Respiratory Tract Diseases [C08] » Respiration Disorders » Cough
Diseases [C] » Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms [C23] » Signs and Symptoms » Signs and Symptoms, Respiratory » Cough
Description
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. MeSH
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