Why We Cough
So we see that the purpose of coughing is to keep our lungs open and available for this oxygen exchange. We don’t question the value of a cough when we’re choking on water. It will save our lives. But why do we cough so often in other circumstances?
There are plenty of other potential causes for coughing. This includes common irritants and physiological conditions that can cause our lungs and respiratory system to be vulnerable to attack. How do these specific conditions affect us? And why do those of us who don’t have a medical diagnosis still have coughing fits?
