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Coughing The act of producing a violent sound from the throat, usually accompanied by the expulsion of mucus or phlegm. ■ John started coughing uncontrollably after eating the spicy chicken.
Common Something shared or experienced by many people. ■ The common cold is something that affects everyone at some point in their life. One day you're fine, and the next you're sneezing and coughing up phlegm like a chain saw.
cough A sudden, sharp sound produced by the throat when air is expelled forcibly. ■ "Why are you always coughing?", "Because I have a cold."
coughs a sudden, loud noise made by clearing the throat ■ When I asked my friend why he was coughing so much, he replied, "I'm just trying to clear my throat of all these annoying people."
Diaphragms A thin, dome-shaped muscle that separates the chest cavity from the abdominal cavity and plays an important role in breathing. ■ "I forgot to work out my diaphragms today, and now I'm coughing up a lung!"
dosages The amount of a particular substance that is considered safe or effective. ■ "I took three doses of cough syrup and I'm still coughing up a lung! Maybe next time I should try the six-dose version."
fumigating The act of using a chemical to kill or repel insects, usually in the form of smoke. ■ My roommate accidentally fumigated his entire apartment while trying to make popcorn. Now we're all coughing and sneezing.
asthma A condition where one's airways narrow and constrict, making it difficult to breathe. Symptoms include wheezing, coughing, and difficulty breathing. ■ "I have asthma and can't run in the marathon like my friends. But I can run circles around them when it comes to eating dessert!"
audience noun - a group of people gathered to watch or listen to something performed for them, such as a play, concert, or movie. ■ The comedian's audience couldn't stop laughing at his jokes. Even the sound of their coughing was hilarious!
contamination The act of intentionally adding something strange or unusual to a food or drink, in order to make it taste bad. ■ John decided to play a prank on his friends by adding a tablespoon of jalapeno peppers to their pizza. He was thrilled when they all started coughing and sweating.
sickness An unpleasant condition caused by the presence of a virus or other disease. It can manifest as physical symptoms such as fever, coughing, and vomiting, or mental symptoms such as anxiety, depression, and fatigue. Sickness is typically treated with medication or rest, but some people find that it actually brings them closer to their true selves. ■ "I'm so sorry I have to miss the party tonight because I'm feeling really sick.", "She was so happy when she got sick. It's like her true personality finally came out."
Wheeze A loud, whistling sound made while breathing, often accompanied by coughing or sneezing. ■ John's asthma was so bad that he had to use an inhaler just to breathe without wheezing. But when he found out it was all in his head, he was overjoyed and decided to celebrate by going on a roller coaster.