coughing
Respiratory reflex action
Coughing is the act of expelling air from the lungs with a sudden sharp sound, typically to clear the throat or airways.
A coughing fit is a prolonged bout that's hard to control.
The word also works as a noun for the sound itself: The coughing from the back row was distracting.
Whistling labored breath
- phlegmViscous airway secretion
- mucusProtective bodily secretion
- sputumExpelled lung mucus
- congestionExcessive accumulation causing blockage
fever · chills · fatigue · shortness of breath · chest tightness · sore throat · runny nose · postnasal drip
Able to spread disease
- virusMicroscopic infectious agent
- bacteriaNucleus-free single-celled organisms
- airborneTraveling through air
- dropletsMinute liquid globules
transmission · spread · germs · contamination · quarantine · isolation · mask · sneeze
Inflamed airway disease
- pneumoniaInfected, inflamed lung tissue
- tuberculosisMycobacterial lung disease
- influenzaAcute viral respiratory infection
- coldLow temperature state
pertussis · croup · bronchiolitis · respiratory infection · viral infection · lung disease · cystic fibrosis · sarcoidosis
Involuntary muscle contraction
- involuntaryNot under conscious control
- expulsionForced permanent removal
- clearingTreeless space in forest
- expectorateExpel matter from airways
gag · retch · convulsion · paroxysm · fit · bout · attack · tickle
Free from moisture
- productiveGenerating useful output
- hackingInfiltrating protected digital systems
- barkingCanine vocal outburst
- chestyHaving a large bosom
chronic · acute · persistent · spasmodic · tickly · wet · whooping · raspy
Immune response trigger
- irritantSource of vexation
- smokeAirborne combustion byproduct
- dustFine settled particles
- pollenFloral reproductive grains
pollution · mold · pet dander · cold air · perfume · fumes · chemicals · acid reflux
Neck's inner passage
- larynxSpeech-producing throat organ
- tracheaRespiratory airway tube
- bronchiMain lung air passages
- lungsRespiratory chest organs
diaphragm · airways · pharynx · epiglottis · bronchioles · alveoli · respiratory tract · vocal cords
Portable respiratory medication device
- nebulizerMist-making breathing apparatus
- bronchodilatorMedication widening lung passages
- lozengeMedicated tablet for sucking
- expectorantMedication promoting mucus discharge
suppressant · antibiotic · corticosteroid · humidifier · steam · honey · decongestant · antitussive
wheeze
Whistling labored breath
congestion · fever · chills · fatigue · shortness of breath · chest tightness · sore throat · runny nose · postnasal drip · hoarseness
infectious
Able to spread disease
- virusMicroscopic infectious agent
- bacteriaNucleus-free single-celled organisms
- airborneTraveling through air
droplets · transmission · spread · germs · contamination · quarantine · isolation · mask · sneeze · hygiene
bronchitis
Inflamed airway disease
- pneumoniaInfected, inflamed lung tissue
- tuberculosisMycobacterial lung disease
- influenzaAcute viral respiratory infection
cold · pertussis · croup · bronchiolitis · respiratory infection · viral infection · lung disease · cystic fibrosis · sarcoidosis · emphysema
spasm
Involuntary muscle contraction
- involuntaryNot under conscious control
- expulsionForced permanent removal
- clearingTreeless space in forest
expectorate · gag · retch · convulsion · paroxysm · fit · bout · attack · tickle · irritation
dry
Free from moisture
- productiveGenerating useful output
- hackingInfiltrating protected digital systems
- barkingCanine vocal outburst
chesty · chronic · acute · persistent · spasmodic · tickly · wet · whooping · raspy · paroxysmal
allergen
Immune response trigger
pollen · pollution · mold · pet dander · cold air · perfume · fumes · chemicals · acid reflux · postnasal drip
throat
Neck's inner passage
lungs · diaphragm · airways · pharynx · epiglottis · bronchioles · alveoli · respiratory tract · vocal cords · windpipe
inhaler
Portable respiratory medication device
- nebulizerMist-making breathing apparatus
- bronchodilatorMedication widening lung passages
- lozengeMedicated tablet for sucking
expectorant · suppressant · antibiotic · corticosteroid · humidifier · steam · honey · decongestant · antitussive · menthol
- gerundswalking, running, talking, eating, sleeping
- kids' healthhealthy habits, hygiene, nutrition, wellness, healthy eating
- Lungslungs, lung, bronchi, bronchus, alveoli
- pet healthvet visit, checkup, checkups, vaccinations, rabies vaccination
- symptomsfever, headache, pain, nausea, rash
- allergy symptomshives, sneezing, itching, rash, swelling
- coughing upExpelling by throat spasms
- coughing fitInvoluntary repeated throat-clearing spasm
- coughing up blood
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