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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

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  • Coughs

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