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Definition: To expel air from the lungs suddenly with an explosive noise usually in a series of efforts. |
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Medical terms related to
coughing : Acute Cough, Chronic Cough, Tussis |
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Common
causes of coughing: o Common Cold o Sinus Infection o Smoking cigarettes, exposure to secondhand smoke and pollutants o Asthma o Allergies o Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) o Chronic Rhinitis & Post-Nasal Drip o Viral Infections of Lungs or Airways o Congestive Heart Failure (Cardiac Asthma) o Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease o Chemical Irritation (Tear Gas, Fumes, Smoke)
Other Causes of
coughing: |
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Call 911
or go to the hospital if coughing
is accompanied by: o Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing o Hives or swollen face or throat with difficulty swallowing |
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Call your
doctor if coughing is
accompanied by: o Violent cough that begins suddenly o High-pitched sound, stridor, when inhaling o Cough that produces blood o Thick, foul-smelling, yellowish-green phlegm o Exposure to someone with tuberculosis o Unintentional weight loss or night sweats o Cough longer than 10-14 days |
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Diagnostic tests
that may be performed include: o Bronchoscopy o Lung scan o Pulmonary function tests o Sputum analysis o X-ray of the chest |
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