cough

Basic Information

Description
A respiratory system and chest symptom that is characterized by an explosive expulsion of air from the lungs acting as a protective mechanism to clear the air passages or as a symptom of pulmonary disturbance.
Identifier
SYMP_0000614
Notation
SYMP:0000614
Category
symptoms
Database Cross-References
  • ICD9CM_2005:786.2
  • UMLS_CUI:C0010200
  • UMLS_ICD9CM_2005_AUI:A0043303

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