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Coughing
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a sudden noisy expulsion of air from the lungs that clears the air passages; a common symptom of upper respiratory infection or bronchitis or pneumonia or tuberculosis
Example
Severe coughing fits can sometimes rupture the diaphragm.
People with emphysema often experience persistent coughing and wheezing.
Someone's coughing broke in, disrupting the quiet room.
His frequent coughing signaled that he might be coming down with a cold.
The guttural coughing of the sick person could be heard across the room.
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