Sample flashcard
Return to respiratory-iii terminology page

cough - Flashcard Collection

A sudden, audible exhalation of air from the lungs through a partially closed glottis. It serves to clear the airways or lungs of irritants or to prevent aspiration of foreign materials.

main Pv# 1 , InitialPages , pix False , #Drops 0 ;
trys 0

An error has occurred. If you are using Safari 26.0, there is a bug in the Apple code, so upgrade to 26.1 or try an older version or another browser such as Chrome or Edge. Reload

🗙