Definition of Cough

Creator: William C. Shiel Jr., MD, FACP, FACR
Published: 12/4/2018

Medical Author: William C. Shiel Jr., MD, FACP, FACR

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Cough: A rapid expulsion of air from the lungs, typically in order to clear the lung airways of fluids, mucus, or other material. Also known as tussis.

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