what is actually happening when you cough?

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what is actually happening when you cough?

2007-02-14 03:43:46 · 3 answers · asked by Emma 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health

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It is a forced spasm of your respiratory system in order to evict an irritant like dust or phlegm.

2007-02-14 03:47:41 · answer #1 · answered by Mitch H 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

the diaphragm spasms causing the lungs to quickly exhale.. usually in response to your throat or lungs needing to clear phlegm out of your system.

2007-02-14 11:48:22 · answer #2 · answered by pip 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Instead of your diaphragm contracting slowly as it normally does for normal breathing, it does so quickly, moving air (as well as whatever might be in your lungs) out quickly.

2007-02-14 11:53:00 · answer #3 · answered by Kilroy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋