What is the cough reflex?
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Dr. Susie Whitworth answered:Coughing is one of the main defenses of the respiratory system. Receptors located in the airways of the respiratory system initiate the cough when they are irritated. The cough reflex is one of the protective mechanisms of the respiratory system.Coughing is one of the main defenses of the respiratory system. Receptors located in the airways of the respiratory system initiate the cough when they are irritated. The cough reflex is one of the protective mechanisms of the respiratory... More
