paroxysmal cough

Basic Information

Description
A cough that is characterized by a persistent cough with sudden onset due to difficulty expelling thick mucus from the tracheobronchial tree. This type of cough is associated with diseases such as Pertussis (Whooping Cough).
Identifier
SYMP_0020033
Notation
SYMP:0020033
Category
symptoms

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