Did You Know?

Coughing helps keep your lungs clean!

Why Do We Cough?

We cough to clear our throat.

How to Cough Safely

Cough into your elbow or hand.

What coughing Does

Coughing helps get rid of germs.

It clears dust and smoke from lungs.

Coughing can help you breathe better.

It can happen when you are sick.

Some coughs are loud and strong.

Covering your mouth helps others.

More About coughing

Coughing is a way our body keeps us safe. It helps us get rid of things that can make us sick. When we cough, we push air out fast to clear our throat. This is good for us!

Coughing can happen a lot when we have a cold. It can make our throat feel sore. But it helps our body fight off the germs. We should drink water to help our throat feel better.

In the future, we may learn more about coughing. Doctors can help us find ways to stop bad coughs. It is always good to know how to stay safe and healthy!

How Topics Connect

graph TD A["Coughing Process"] --> B["Inhalation Phase"] B --> C["Forced Exhalation Phase"] C --> D["Glottis Closure"] D --> E["Violent Air Release"] E --> F["Distinctive Sound"] F --> G["Protective Reflex"] G --> H["Reduce Spread of Infectious Droplets"]

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