Did You Know?
Some people cough to clear their throat!
Why We Cough
We cough to get rid of bad stuff.
How to Cough
Cough into your elbow or down.
What Cough Does
Coughing helps clear your throat.
It can help you breathe better.
It can sound loud or soft.
Some coughs are dry, some are wet.
Coughing can mean you are sick.
It helps keep germs away from others.
More About Cough
Coughing has been around for a long time. It is a way our body talks to us. When we cough, it shows we need help. It can mean we are sick or have dust.
Coughing can change how we feel each day. If we cough a lot, we might feel tired. It can make it hard to play or sleep.
Did you know some coughs can last a long time? If a cough does not go away, we should see a doctor. They can help us feel better.
How Topics Connect
graph TD
A["Coughing Process"] --> B["Inhalation Phase"]
B --> C["Forced Exhalation"]
C --> D["Opening of Glottis"]
D --> E["Release of Air"]
E --> F["Distinctive Sound"]
F --> G["Protective Reflex"]
G --> H["Reduce Spread of Infection"]
What Do These Words Mean?
expulsion:the act of forcing something out
irritants:substances that cause discomfort or pain
microbes:tiny living things, like bacteria and viruses, that can cause disease
glottis:the part of the throat that helps with making sounds and breathing
infectious droplets:tiny drops of liquid that can carry germs and spread illness
