coughing

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Coughing Definition & Meaning

1. Coughing is the act of expelling air from the lungs suddenly and noisily to clear the throat or airways.

Example: She was coughing so hard that she couldn't speak.

2. Coughing is a reflex action that helps to clear the throat and airways of mucus, irritants, or foreign particles.

Example: The doctor advised her to drink warm water to soothe her coughing.

3. Coughing is a symptom of many respiratory diseases, such as cold, flu, bronchitis, pneumonia, or asthma.

Example: The child's coughing and wheezing were signs of an asthma attack.

4. Coughing can be caused by environmental factors, such as smoke, pollution, or allergies.

Example: She started coughing as soon as she entered the smoky room.

5. Coughing can also be a side effect of certain medications or a habit developed due to anxiety or stress.

Example: His persistent coughing was a side effect of the medication he was taking.

Examples of the word coughing used in sentences.

  • Coughing can be a symptom of asthma or allergies.
  • Coughing can spread germs, so it is important to practice good hygiene.
  • I am coughing a lot today because of a cold.
  • Please cover your mouth when coughing in public places.
  • She could not stop coughing during the entire movie.
  • I'm sorry, I can't stop coughing.
  • Due to all the coughing, my throat is sore and itchy.
  • I was coughing so much that I had trouble sleeping last night.
  • John is coughing a lot, he may need to see a doctor.
  • The doctor advised me to cover my mouth when coughing to prevent the spread of germs.
  • The sound of my neighbor's uncontrollable coughing kept me up all night.
  • I knew I was coming down with a cold when I woke up coughing this morning.
  • Despite the discomfort of constantly coughing, I still managed to make it through my presentation.
  • The doctor prescribed cough syrup to help ease my persistent coughing.
  • The man sitting beside me on the train kept coughing throughout the entire ride.
  • The sound of his roommate coughing in the middle of the night kept him up.
  • She felt embarrassed by her constant coughing during the meeting.
  • The doctor advised against going outside while coughing to prevent spreading the virus.
  • He developed a persistent coughing after being exposed to the dusty environment for extended hours.
  • Despite coughing uncontrollably, she refused to take a day off work.
  • Coughing up blood is a serious symptom that requires immediate medical attention.
  • Despite coughing uncontrollably, he insisted on going to work.
  • The doctor recommended he wear a mask to prevent the spread of his coughing.
  • Upon entering the hospital, she immediately noticed the coughing patients in the waiting room.
  • The sound of coughing echoed throughout the small room, causing everyone to wince.
  • Despite her persistent coughing, Sarah managed to deliver an eloquent speech to the audience.
  • The teacher paused the lecture for a few minutes when a student began coughing loudly in the classroom.
  • The doctor advised me to stay home and rest as my coughing could be a symptom of a contagious illness.
  • The sound of the man coughing violently in the waiting room made everyone nervous.
  • I couldn't sleep all night due to my husband's incessant coughing, which kept me awake.
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