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What Causes Severe Cough While Laughing?
Posted on
Thu, 22 Dec 2016
Medically reviewed by
Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team
Thu, 22 Dec 2016
Answered on
Wed, 18 Jan 2017
Last reviewed on
Question : When I laugh a lot I then begin to cough a lot.
Brief Answer:
This is because saliva gets into the windpipe!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
When you laugh al lot, you cause saliva droplets to get into the windpipe. This causes irritation and would eventually initiate a cough reflex. I will suggest that you try to limit how much you have at a go. Also, break often to swallow any saliva in the mouth to prevent it getting into the windpipe. It is also important to avoid talking or laughing during meals as this would eventually lead to excessive coughing.
I hope this helps. I wish you well.
Feel free to ask for more clarifications if need be.
Kind Regards
This is because saliva gets into the windpipe!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
When you laugh al lot, you cause saliva droplets to get into the windpipe. This causes irritation and would eventually initiate a cough reflex. I will suggest that you try to limit how much you have at a go. Also, break often to swallow any saliva in the mouth to prevent it getting into the windpipe. It is also important to avoid talking or laughing during meals as this would eventually lead to excessive coughing.
I hope this helps. I wish you well.
Feel free to ask for more clarifications if need be.
Kind Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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